Executive Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,448.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Personal Assistant to join the University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.
This role will provide high quality and full support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Chief People and Inclusion Officer and Executive Group Finance Director. The role will occasionally provide responsive support to other senior colleagues within the Finance and HR teams as required.
The post-holder will act as the main point of contact between the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Chief People and Inclusion Officer and Executive Group Finance Director and key internal and external stakeholders. This includes anticipating requirements for information, papers and meetings and following up on outstanding actions to ensure all deadlines are met. The Executive Personal Assistant will work proactively and collaboratively to co-ordinate internal and external information-sharing processes to underpin a responsive service to their Executive members.
We are looking for an individual who is methodical, approachable and professional. This individual must be proactive and responsive in a fast-paced environment. The post-holder should be equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team. This role allows the individual to use their excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, whilst navigating a large, complex organisation to deliver tasks effectively and efficiently.
This is a full-time, secondment opportunity for maternity cover. We anticipate the cover to be between 12 to 14 months, or upon return of the post-holder.
The University is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work from the USW campuses (mainly Treforest campus) for part of the week.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Emma Stone on emma.stone@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first Professional Services role at the University, or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd, you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited.
Shortlisting will be completed by Wednesday 16th July 2025 and Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July 2025
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
This role will provide high quality and full support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Chief People and Inclusion Officer and Executive Group Finance Director. The role will occasionally provide responsive support to other senior colleagues within the Finance and HR teams as required.
The post-holder will act as the main point of contact between the Chief Finance and Operations Officer, Chief People and Inclusion Officer and Executive Group Finance Director and key internal and external stakeholders. This includes anticipating requirements for information, papers and meetings and following up on outstanding actions to ensure all deadlines are met. The Executive Personal Assistant will work proactively and collaboratively to co-ordinate internal and external information-sharing processes to underpin a responsive service to their Executive members.
We are looking for an individual who is methodical, approachable and professional. This individual must be proactive and responsive in a fast-paced environment. The post-holder should be equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team. This role allows the individual to use their excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, whilst navigating a large, complex organisation to deliver tasks effectively and efficiently.
This is a full-time, secondment opportunity for maternity cover. We anticipate the cover to be between 12 to 14 months, or upon return of the post-holder.
The University is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work from the USW campuses (mainly Treforest campus) for part of the week.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Emma Stone on emma.stone@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first Professional Services role at the University, or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd, you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited.
Shortlisting will be completed by Wednesday 16th July 2025 and Interviews will be held on Monday 21st July 2025
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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