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Senior Diary Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 22 - 27 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Central London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Diary Manager - Prestigious University Partnership
£22-£27 per hour PAYE | Immediate Start Available | Central London
Location: Central London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2 months
Please note candidates must be availble to start next week! WC 2/6/25
About This Opportunity
Pertemps is proud to partner with one of the UK's most prestigious universities to recruit an exceptional Senior Diary Manager. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a world-renowned academic institution, providing high-level executive support to a senior Vice-President role within the university's advancement and fundraising operations.
The Role
You'll be the trusted guardian of a senior executive's time, managing an exceptionally complex and high-profile diary while working within a dynamic team responsible for the university's most ambitious fundraising campaign to date. This role sits within the executive support function and requires someone who can operate with complete discretion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Diary Management: Proactively manage and prioritise a highly complex executive diary, balancing internal and external commitments
Executive Partnership: Build a close working relationship with the Vice-President to understand priorities and motivations
Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with senior leaders, donors, alumni, and external partners to schedule high-level meetings
Process Innovation: Develop and refine systems to optimise time management and operational efficiency
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Executive Assistants across the university leadership team
Travel Coordination: Support complex international travel arrangements and scheduling
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
Senior-Level Experience: Proven track record of providing diary management and secretarial support to senior leaders in complex organisations
System Mastery: Experience creating and adapting systems for managing demanding diaries and complex workloads
Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with impeccable attention to detail
Pressure Management: Ability to work calmly under pressure while maintaining high standards and professional demeanour
Proactive Approach: Highly developed skills in seeking information and building relationships across teams
Data Processing: Ability to absorb complex information and extract key details for implementation
Adaptability: High level of flexibility to manage shifting priorities at short notice
Stakeholder Focus: Proactive response to colleague and stakeholder needs
Continuous Improvement: Innovation mindset with commitment to feedback and development
Highly Desirable:
Experience working with Senior Executive Officers, Chiefs of Staff, or similar leadership support roles
Background in higher education or research environments
Understanding of fundraising/advancement operations
Knowledge of donor relations and alumni engagement
Why This Role?
Work with one of the world's top 10 universities
Be part of a groundbreaking fundraising campaign launching in 2026
Central London location with excellent transport links
Competitive hourly rate reflecting the seniority of the position
Opportunity to work with high-profile internal and external stakeholders
Professional development in a world-class academic environment
Potential pathway to permanent opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
You're an experienced diary management professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You have the confidence to make autonomous decisions about time management while being diplomatic enough to handle competing priorities from multiple senior stakeholders. Your attention to detail is exemplary, and you take pride in anticipating needs before they arise.
How to Apply
This is an immediate requirement for a truly exceptional Diary Manager. If you have the experience and skills to excel in this prestigious university environment, we want to hear from you today.
Contact Pertemps now to discuss this outstanding opportunity.
Note: Due to the nature of this role and client requirements, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Enhanced background checks may be required.
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