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Executive Assistant to Chief Librarian

Reed
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£17.94 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Executive Assistant to the Chief Librarian position offers an hourly salary of £17.94 PAYE.
  • This full-time, temporary role is based in St Pancras, London, and requires substantial experience as a personal assistant at a senior level in a large, high-profile organization.
  • The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, manage budgets, coordinate briefings, and handle communications.
  • Experience in the arts and culture sector is welcomed, along with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the role.
Executive Assistant to Chief Librarian
  • Hourly Salary: £17.94 per hour PAYE
  • Location: St Pancras, London
  • Job Type: Full-time, Temporary ongoing
  • Start Date: asap

Join one of the world’s great libraries as an Executive Assistant, providing high-quality administrative support to the Chief Librarian. This temporary position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to contribute to the effective management of this renowned library:

  • Provide administrative support to the Chief Librarian, ensuring efficient day-to-day operation at the library's senior level.
  • Research, prepare, and coordinate briefings and reports for meetings.
  • Manage the budget, ensuring compliance with budget and policy for expenditures.
  • Screen, prioritise, and handle communications via telephone, post, and email.
  • Liaise with other Business Support Officers and Assistants across the Library to maintain high standards of service.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Substantial experience as a personal assistant at a senior level in a large, high-profile organisation. 
  • Experience within the arts and culture is welcomed
  • Excellent diary management and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Experience working with very senior officials
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • High standard of written and spoken English for drafting correspondence and documentation.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious, intellectually stimulating environment.
  • Exposure to unique cultural and historical collections.

To apply for the Executive Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.