Executive Officer to the Principal

University Services

S&P Principal's Officer

Executive Officer to the Principal

Vacancy Ref: 155893

Salary: UofG, Grade 8, £49,250- £56,921 per annum.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where necessary.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Officer to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Principal's Office and advise and assist the Principal and the Head of the Principal’s Office with the implementation of the Office’s objectives.

This includes: researching and drafting speeches, presentations, briefing papers and processes; interacting with the Principal’s key contacts in other Higher Education institutions, senior and middle management, government, donors and trusts. Proactively and independently managing selected projects across the full spectrum of the Office’s business and strategic priorities. Working in partnership with members of the Principal’s Office team and Government Relations team. Reporting to the Head of the Principal’s Office.

Closing Date: 5 November 2024