Divisional / Executive Assistant

About the company

People & Organisational Effectiveness (POE) are looking for an Executive / Divisional Assistant to join the Division. POE plays a vital role in creating the conditions that enable our people and organisation to thrive. From HR Partnering and Health & Safety to Development, Reward and Inclusion, we support leaders and colleagues to deliver excellence across the University.

Your tasks

Join our friendly and supportive team and use your exceptional administrative, communication and relationship-building skills to support senior leaders, shape important initiatives, and help create a positive staff experience across the University.

As Executive / Divisional Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this work, providing essential support to the Chief People Officer and senior leadership team. You'll coordinate key meetings and projects, and play a pivotal role in keeping things running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll need discretion and professionalism, along with a proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Requirements

If you enjoy being involved in making things happen, and providing first-class support to senior leaders and the wider Division, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

This role is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. We're happy to talk flexible working.

How to apply

Informal enquiries for this role can be made to Catherine Harrison, Interim Deputy Director of POE

Other

People and Organisational Effectiveness Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite Closing Date: Thursday 29 October 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 1120-26-R