Executive Assistant to Student Services Senior Leadership Team

Salary

£27,319 - £31,236 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full-Time

Job category/type

Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference

REC00005088

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role

Working with the Student Services Senior Leadership team (SLT), this post will ensure the provision of an efficient, professional and effective administrative support service to Director and Deputy Directors of Student Services, and Director of Student Racial Equity.

The post holder will support the Student Services SLT across a range of duties; working flexibly, collegiately and confidently to adapt to challenges and interact and influence internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

Student Services consists of Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Life, Residence life, International Student Advice, Chaplaincy, Student Money, MyPort Student Hub and Student Racial Equity. The directorate also leads on student safeguarding, Prevent and student experience projects for the University.

The working pattern for this post is full time, however we may be able to consider offering reduced hours to a minimum of 30 hours per week to be worked over 5 days.

The post holder is expected to work on campus for 60% of the working week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays as essential on-campus days; the remaining time may be worked remotely. Further flexibility regarding working arrangements may be possible depending on the requirement.

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 12 August 2026

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Gareth Pearce at ***email_hidden***

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits

Salary Information

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.