Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,236 to £37,694 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Bath |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CC13274 |
Summary
Are you a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to deliver exceptional, responsive support to one of our executives.
About the role
In this critical role, you will facilitate the smooth functioning of the University’s senior team by managing diaries, coordinating communications, and anticipating needs with discretion and precision.
You will conduct yourself with utmost professionalism: handling confidential information with integrity, balancing competing priorities, and making sound judgements on behalf of the Executive. This is a demanding role, but your proactive approach and calmness under pressure will enable you to make a real difference at the heart of the University.
Key Responsibilities:
* Acting as the first point of contact for all internal and external queries by MS Teams, email and in person
* Managing complex diary demands
* Assisting with travel planning and itinerary management
* Drafting standard correspondence and minuting meetings
* Commissioning and overseeing the quality of briefing material
* Managing financial transactions (e.g. processing expenses and purchasing)
* Organising documents and files
* Coordinating visits and events
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
* exceptional organisational skills
* strong written and verbal communication
* the ability to multitask and prioritise
* the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
* a professional and positive approach
* excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Further information
This is a part-time role working 18.25 hours per week (0.5 fte) from Monday to Wednesday, for a fixed-term period until November 2026 to cover parental leave.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Suzanne Maxwell, Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office (s.j.maxwell@bath.ac.uk).
About the role
In this critical role, you will facilitate the smooth functioning of the University’s senior team by managing diaries, coordinating communications, and anticipating needs with discretion and precision.
You will conduct yourself with utmost professionalism: handling confidential information with integrity, balancing competing priorities, and making sound judgements on behalf of the Executive. This is a demanding role, but your proactive approach and calmness under pressure will enable you to make a real difference at the heart of the University.
Key Responsibilities:
* Acting as the first point of contact for all internal and external queries by MS Teams, email and in person
* Managing complex diary demands
* Assisting with travel planning and itinerary management
* Drafting standard correspondence and minuting meetings
* Commissioning and overseeing the quality of briefing material
* Managing financial transactions (e.g. processing expenses and purchasing)
* Organising documents and files
* Coordinating visits and events
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
* exceptional organisational skills
* strong written and verbal communication
* the ability to multitask and prioritise
* the ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
* a professional and positive approach
* excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Further information
This is a part-time role working 18.25 hours per week (0.5 fte) from Monday to Wednesday, for a fixed-term period until November 2026 to cover parental leave.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Suzanne Maxwell, Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office (s.j.maxwell@bath.ac.uk).
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