Executive Officer to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor - AD4536ML
Office of the Principal,
Salary: £32,004 - £38,183 per annum,
Start Date: As soon as possible
The position of Executive Officer to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor will provide support to the Principal of the University of St Andrews, Professor Sally Mapstone. You will ensure that the Principal is fully briefed for all engagements. You will conduct research on a variety of issues and subject areas, and will be required to manage special projects/initiatives. You will, on a regular basis, draft high-profile papers, speeches, reports and sensitive correspondence on behalf of the Principal. You will serve as a strategic liaison between the Principal and the constituencies with which she interacts. You will oversee and co-ordinate the Principal’s development and alumni relations events as well as perform your share of duties within the existing team to oversee the smooth daily operations of the Principal’s private office. You will work closely with the University's communications, external relations, and events teams to ensure a high level of coordination between the expectations of the Principal’s office and overall communications, cultivation strategies, and organisation of major University events. This position is instrumental in managing continuity across University programmes and activities and will be responsible for the overall positioning of the Principal by managing relationships with University staff, the local community, and the general public. You will be part of the Principal’s Private Office reporting daily to the Executive Officer to the Principal’s Office and line-managed by the Principal.
Informal enquiries on the position should be addressed to Dr Fiona Thompson
fjt71@st-andrews.ac.uk.
The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.
Interview Date: w/b 12 December 2016
Please quote ref: AD4536ML
Closing Date: 28 November 2016
Further Particulars: AD4536ML FPs.doc
Office of the Principal
Salary: £32,004 - £38,183 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible