Company DescriptionGlobal University Systems (GUS) is focused on becoming one of the world's most dynamic, inclusive, and diverse education organisations. GUS is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. GUS delivers a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor's degree programmes, master's degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education. When someone chooses to study at one of our institutions- whether on campus in Europe, North America, or even in their own home - they're joining a network of 80,000 students worldwide.PositionWe are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant to join our small but expanding team and support our growth. The Executive Assistant will provide administrative and coordination support to the Executive team and act as 'office manager' to support the smooth day to day operations for the business.The position would suit a professional who has experience of working in a professional environment and wants to develop and grow their experience in a start-up environment. The role has multiple demands and would suit someone who always thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment balancing speed and quality in task completion.In brief, the role holder would need to assist the Director of Student Recruitment and their Executive and Senior Management Teams as needed by carrying out general administration duties, gathering information and managing documentation.Requirements
A full-time post graduation degree (any specialization)
Keen to learn and progress your career, and passionate about working in a start-up that's making a difference to people's lives and careers
Able to think on your feet, with a proactive approach and able to work effectively, independently and as part of a team small and growing team
An outstanding communicator, displaying superb written and spoken English
Comfortable in liaising with individuals at all levels
Able to respond effectively to stakeholders and time sensitive queries
Able to produce documents and reports when required and present findings back to senior management in a clear and articulate manner
Has demonstrable multi-tasking skills, able to show evidence of effective workload prioritization, being super-organized and showing great attention to detail
Strong IT literacy and proficient in MS Office having advance Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Able to work in an agile environment where focus can be on multiple concurrent projects, and to priorities workload accordingly
Trustworthy and discreet, able to process data and information with uncompromised integrity and confidentiality
Can demonstrate critical thinking and sound decision-making skills
Able to work as part of a diverse team, build trust and ask for help when needed
Remuneration: Maximum £35000 GBP per annumThe role is Hybrid- Home based and travel to London would be required.Other informationWe acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Global University Systems and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company.We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
