Executive Assistant (Fixed term, Part-time)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 16, 2026
Job Description:
The newly founded centre, Great British Chemicals, co-led by the University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham and Newcastle University, is looking for an executive assistant to support Nottingham’s GBC lead and Principal Investigator Professor Mike George, based in the School of Chemistry. The team is looking for a proactive and highly organised executive assistant to support coordinating activities between Professor Mike George and partners to ensure good communication and delivery of research projects.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Principal Investigator and project team. You’ll manage schedules, prepare reports, and assist with document preparation for the Principal Investigator. You will organise logistics including travel bookings for Professor George and other members of the research group, as well as booking venues, sending agendas, and managing meeting reminders.
You will also support communication with external stakeholders, gather and summarise feedback from project partners in response to requests and follow up with partners to ensure timely and complete responses upâtoâdate knowledge of relevant systems and processes.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Good working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Excellent customer service skills, with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to in person, phone, and email enquiries from a range of partners
· Experience of developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area
· Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances
· Qualified to A level standard, or equivalent experience in similar role.
This is a part time position, with working hours 18 hours per week for a fixed term ending 31st July 2032. The role is available to start immediately.
Please contact Professor Mike George ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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Job Description:
The newly founded centre, Great British Chemicals, co-led by the University of Sheffield, University of Nottingham and Newcastle University, is looking for an executive assistant to support Nottingham’s GBC lead and Principal Investigator Professor Mike George, based in the School of Chemistry. The team is looking for a proactive and highly organised executive assistant to support coordinating activities between Professor Mike George and partners to ensure good communication and delivery of research projects.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and financial support to the Principal Investigator and project team. You’ll manage schedules, prepare reports, and assist with document preparation for the Principal Investigator. You will organise logistics including travel bookings for Professor George and other members of the research group, as well as booking venues, sending agendas, and managing meeting reminders.
You will also support communication with external stakeholders, gather and summarise feedback from project partners in response to requests and follow up with partners to ensure timely and complete responses upâtoâdate knowledge of relevant systems and processes.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Good working knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
· Excellent customer service skills, with experience of responding efficiently and effectively to in person, phone, and email enquiries from a range of partners
· Experience of developing and maintaining a network of contacts throughout own work area
· Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances
· Qualified to A level standard, or equivalent experience in similar role.
This is a part time position, with working hours 18 hours per week for a fixed term ending 31st July 2032. The role is available to start immediately.
Please contact Professor Mike George ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)
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