The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Surrey in the Provost’s Office for a high performing Executive Assistant.

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We can offer a generous remuneration package, which includes relocation assistance where appropriate, an attractive research environment, the latest teaching facilities, and access to a variety of staff development opportunities.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Job Details
Department
Provost & Executive Assistants
Location
Guildford
Salary
£37,174 to £45,413 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 11 August 2025
Interview Date
Friday 22 August 2025
Reference
036325

We are seeking an experienced, resourceful, and self-motivated Executive Assistant to join our small team to provide high quality, comprehensive executive level support to the Provost.
This is a role for an experienced, highly professional and discreet Executive Assistant. It is a wide-ranging role and you will be responsible for a varied range of tasks relating to leadership activities of the Provost including diary management, task management, meeting co-ordination, servicing committees/working groups, project work, organising invitations to external visitors, and booking travel. To undertake these duties, whilst working on-site at our Stag Hill campus, you will need to engage with a wide range of people and roles at Surrey and likewise externally; this places an importance on representing the interests of the portfolios and the values of the institution more broadly.