At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support to faculty and enhance the student experience.
- Company: Join a global business community at London Business School.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, free gym access, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with core hours for collaboration and flexibility.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team that values inclusion and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Strong IT skills, excellent communication, and attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you a determined administrator seeking your next challenge?
London Business School is a global and vibrant business community based in three of the world's most dynamic cities: London, Dubai, and Riyadh. It's where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best-in-class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive, and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location.
The Faculty Assistant will provide a broad range of administrative support, including as course administrator for all departmental teaching on degree and other programmes. The postholder will provide assistance to assigned faculty, including diary management, whilst working closely with members of the administrative team. You will work within and outside the department to provide a high-quality experience to students, faculty, and staff.
Please note, during the probation period this role will require full on-site attendance. Thereafter, this role will be based on-campus 3 days per week.
Main Responsibilities
- High-quality support service provided to all stakeholders (faculty members, Subject Area Manager, colleagues, students, and external stakeholders)
- Timely and accurate production of high-quality materials.
- Up-to-date diary management.
- Timely response to and resolution of enquiries, requests, and issues.
- Accuracy and integrity of data in business systems.
- Development of relationships within and outside the team, and positive feedback from colleagues.
- Compliance with processes, procedures, and standards.
- Accuracy of financial records.
- Contributions to process reviews and operational improvements.
Who We Are Looking For
- Confident IT user and competent in use of Microsoft Excel and Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to providing an outstanding level of customer service
- Attention to detail is essential
- IT literate and competent in the use of databases, spreadsheets, Word, and the World Wide Web. Training will be given on in-house systems
- Experience of working in an international environment and an appreciation of cultural issues is desirable
- Skilled in handling a busy workload, prioritising multiple deadlines, time management skills, proactive and proven ability to use initiative
- Proven ability to have successful interactions with individuals at all levels: experience of working with senior executives, support staff, as well as working within a team and independently.
Benefits You Can Enjoy
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
- Enrolment into the Group Pension Scheme
- Free onsite gym and swimming pool
- Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
- Enhanced cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, and financial health
- Up to 5 days volunteering leave
At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community. For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 3 days per week.
We operate with 'core hours' - 10:00-15:00 - to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work.
Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging
We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education, and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.
Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
Department: Subject Areas
Locations: London Business School, London
Remote status: Hybrid
Faculty Assistant employer: ENGINEERINGUK
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