Executive Personal Assistant

Department School of Law and Social Sciences Location Curzon Building Salary £38,050 to £44,131 minimum per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 11 May 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours BST on Monday 25 May 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 09 June 2026 Reference LSOS26006

About Birmingham City University

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We are committed to becoming an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge to support a more inclusive and equitable society.

We deliver a transformational educational experience, support world-class research, and foster a collaborative, supportive working environment where our staff can thrive.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers by the Financial Times and Statista, we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student population reflects the rich diversity of Birmingham, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and many home students from the West Midlands. We see this diversity as a strength. It calls for a workforce that actively challenges deficit narratives—assumptions that frame students from underrepresented groups as lacking—by instead recognising and building on their strengths, assets, and potential.

By embracing this approach, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can succeed and where our work positively impacts the social, cultural, and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

The School of Law and Social Sciences is seeking an Executive Personal Assistant to join our School Leadership Team. The school is made up of three departments, Criminology and Sociology, Education and Law. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-level executive support to the Dean of School and play a key part in advancing the University’s ambitious, future-focused Strategic Plan.

We are looking for a highly organised, IT literate, proactive, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Dean, you will deliver confidential, professional support and ensure the smooth coordination of day-to-day operations. Exceptional communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to senior leaders, including diary and meeting management
• Coordinate meetings, communications and key priorities
• Maintain systems, records and reports
• Support projects, events and stakeholder engagement

Essential Requirements

• Experience in an EA or senior administrative role
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Professional, discreet and confident working with senior stakeholders

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Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.

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