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Poole House (Bournemouth - Talbot)
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Advertising Salary
Salary from £34,132 - £39,355 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £42,882
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
06 Sep 2025
Basis
Full Time

About the role

The Senior Executive Officer will provide high-level professional support to the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (V-C), optimising the management of competing priorities and aligning the V-C's capacity with university objectives. This role requires proactive engagement with senior stakeholders to drive efficiencies, prioritise initiatives, and ensure seamless coordination across key projects and portfolio demands. The post holder will also deliver executive support to the Chief of Staff and Head of External Strategic Affairs, contributing to the overall strategic leadership and operational success of the university.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.

About the department

Our Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC) serves as the hub of academic and administrative leadership, driving strategic planning and the execution of our vision. We work closely with the University Executive Team (UET) and the University Leadership Team (ULT) to drive a range of corporate activities across BU and ensure the smooth running of the university. The OVC also encompasses central functions working across BU, such as business continuity and policy and public affairs.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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