Personal Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a 1-year post as the personal assistant to the Head of the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI).

The NHLI is one of the departments within the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial and the Head of Institute (HoI) is responsible for its strategic direction, ensuring the delivery of its mission to improve cardiac and respiratory health through research, education and innovation. The personal assistant role is a critical position providing wide ranging support to the HoI in the delivery of this mission.

What you would be doing

• You will provide personal support to the Head of Institute (HoI) including support in diary management, travel arrangements, organising meetings, maintaining records and other administrative tasks.
• You will be the first point of contact for the HoI, write professional correspondence on behalf of the HoI and provide the HoI with agendas, briefings and reports in advance of meetings.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly organised individual with previous experience of working as a PA at a senior level. You will need to be self-sufficient in the use of Microsoft office software, able to manage a complex diary and write articulate and professional correspondence.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a positive and proactive attitude.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

This role is for a full time (35h/w) and a fixed-term contract for 12 months and could be a secondment for staff already employed at Imperial.

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated, should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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