Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Personal Assistant to join the University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.

This role will provide high quality and full service of support to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief People & Inclusion Officer. The role will occasionally provide responsive support to other senior colleagues within the Finance and HR teams as required.

The post-holder will act as the main point of contact between the Chief Finance Officer, Chief People & Inclusion Officer and key internal and external stakeholders. This includes anticipating requirements for information, papers and meetings and following up on outstanding actions to ensure all deadlines are met. The Executive Personal Assistant will work proactively and collaboratively to co-ordinate internal and external information-sharing processes to underpin a responsive service to their Executive members.

We are looking for an individual who is methodical, approachable and professional. This individual should be proactive and responsive in a fast-paced environment. The post-holder should be equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team. This role allows the individual to use their excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, whilst navigating a large, complex organisation to get things done effectively and efficiently.

This is a full-time, permanent post.

The University is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work from the Treforest campus for part of the week.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Emma Stone on

Please note, interviews will be held on: 26th October 2023 and 27th October 2023.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first Professional Services role at the University, or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd, you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited.

Job title Executive Personal Assistant Job reference R3619 Application closing date 06/10/2023 Location Pontypridd Salary Starting salary is \xc2\xa324,248.00 per annum Job category/type Professional Services Attachments Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Personal Assistant to join the University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.

This role will provide high quality and full service of support to the Chief Finance Officer and Chief People & Inclusion Officer. The role will occasionally provide responsive support to other senior colleagues within the Finance and HR teams as required.

The post-holder will act as the main point of contact between the Chief Finance Officer, Chief People & Inclusion Officer and key internal and external stakeholders. This includes anticipating requirements for information, papers and meetings and following up on outstanding actions to ensure all deadlines are met. The Executive Personal Assistant will work proactively and collaboratively to co-ordinate internal and external information-sharing processes to underpin a responsive service to their Executive members.

We are looking for an individual who is methodical, approachable and professional. This individual should be proactive and responsive in a fast-paced environment. The post-holder should be equally adept at working unaided or as part of a close-knit team. This role allows the individual to use their excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, whilst navigating a large, complex organisation to get things done effectively and efficiently.

This is a full-time, permanent post.

The University is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. However, the successful candidate would be expected to work from the Treforest campus for part of the week.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Emma Stone on

Please note, interviews will be held on: 26th October 2023 and 27th October 2023.

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first Professional Services role at the University, or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd, you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited.

University of South Wales