Senior Executive Assistant (x1 1.0FTE OE & x1 1.0FTE FTC 12 months) - GCU01820

Advert We have 2 opportunities: 1) Full time/open ended 2) Full time/fixed term for 12 months Interviews for these roles will take place on 7 and/or 8 July 2025 Glasgow Caledonian University, the largest and leading modern university in Scotland, is a vibrant, values-led institution with campuses in Glasgow and London. We are committed to high-quality education and research that supports our communities, with strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students achieve their career goals. Ranked the UK\’s top modern university in the Daily Mail University Guide (2025), and within the top 50 UK universities in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, and The Guardian University Guide, we are proud of our achievements. We hold EcoCampus Platinum accreditation—the only Scottish university with this status—and are ranked 1st in Scotland in the People and Planet University League Table. We offer a wide range of professionally accredited courses and collaborate with over 300 industry partners. Our graduates are highly employable, with 82% in employment or further study within fifteen months of graduating (HESA 2024). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships and have international partnerships supporting over 22,000 students from nearly 120 countries. We are dedicated to widening participation and supporting diverse backgrounds into university. Guided by our values of integrity, responsibility, creativity, and confidence, we aim to transform lives and communities. The Executive Support Team provides efficient, professional services to members of the University\’s Executive. These roles support several members of the University\’s Executive Team. Reporting to the Head of the Vice Chancellor\’s Office and Executive Support, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be proactive in supporting the achievement of the University\’s Strategy 2030 goals through assisting the Executive Team Member. You will excel in a busy, demanding environment, capable of multi-tasking and prioritising effectively, working closely with the Executive Team Member to manage their portfolio. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential, ideally gained within a Higher Education environment and through supporting senior management staff. Basic project management skills and the ability to handle confidential issues appropriately are required. Using initiative and seeking guidance when needed are key attributes for this role. You will be an active team member, supporting colleagues and contributing to university activities such as Graduation events, and greeting stakeholders and visitors to the University Executive Team. For further details or an informal discussion, please contact Claire Hulsen, Vice Principal, Strategy and Planning, at claire.hulsen@gcu.ac.uk , or Hannah Maytum, Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor, at hannah.maytum@gcu.ac.uk . As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values. Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process free from bias, aiming to attract and retain a high-performing workforce that contributes to our success. The University holds the Athena SWAN Silver award, recognizing our efforts in promoting gender equality across disciplines. As a Disability Confident \’Committed\’ employer, we strive to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible for disabled applicants, making reasonable adjustments during recruitment. The University also holds the Carer Positive \’Engaged\’ employer award, supporting staff with caring responsibilities. Glasgow Caledonian University is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We offer various benefits, including professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, cycle-to-work schemes, and onsite childcare facilities. Please note that appointments will be made at the first point of the salary scale unless otherwise specified. #J-18808-Ljbffr