Executive Assistant – CEO

Arden University Students' Association

. Provide comprehensive, high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced administrative and strategic support capabilities, particularly in managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity. Proven ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

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Executive Support ExperienceMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyVirtual Meeting PlatformsAI Tools KnowledgeStakeholder Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Executive SupportSchedule ManagementMeeting CoordinationTravel ArrangementsNote-Taking ToolsAI Tool UtilizationMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsZoomGranolaChatGPTDigital Productivity Tools

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationUniversity EnvironmentC-Suite SupportStakeholder EngagementComplex Organizational Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive, high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO
Manage intricate schedules and complex diaries
Navigate sensitive communications with discretion and professionalism
Coordinate meetings, events and high-level stakeholder engagements
Handle travel arrangements and potential international travel
Collaborate with the CEO on key institutional projects
Track actions and minutes accurately
Ensure leadership is prepared for critical internal and external stakeholder engagements
Anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems
Keep stakeholders informed and arrangements accurate during last-minute schedule changes
Support executive schedules, travel commitments and business priorities outside normal office hours when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a similar Executive Assistant role, supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Strong knowledge of AI tools and their use in improving efficiency, streamlining processes and enhancing productivity
Experience using meeting transcription and note-taking tools such as Granola advantageous
Confidence using ChatGPT or similar AI platforms
Highly skilled and confident communicator with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently under pressure while managing tight deadlines
Demonstrable experience managing multiple competing priorities and constant demands
Proven ability to coordinate complex internal and external meetings, events and travel arrangements
Highly adaptable and responsive to changing requirements
Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
Flexible approach to working hours, including willingness to provide support outside normal office hours
Degree level education or equivalent experience desirable
Previous experience within a university, higher education or similarly complex organisational environment desirable
Experience using digital productivity, task management and AI-powered workplace tools desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and a Christmas closure
Generous Aviva pension plan, with company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Access to Perkbox benefits
Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
Golden Ticket allowing you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Travel expenses to locations outside of your nearest Arden work location are paid by Arden
Hybrid working arrangement with home working on non-travel days