Executive Assistant

Employer: University College London

Position: Executive Assistant

Salary: £43,981-£52,586

Job Type: Fixed-term, Full Time.

Work location: London

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Professor Sarah J Tabrizi FRS is Joint Head of the Department of Neurodegenerative Disease and Director of the UCL Huntington’s Disease Centre at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology. She leads an internationally recognisedHuntington’s disease (HD) research programme and a team of approximately 30 staff including postdoctoral research fellows, research assistants, clinical research staff, PhD students, and administrators. She also leads the multidisciplinary HD clinic at the UCLH National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Professor Tabrizi’s work spans both fundamental laboratory science and largescale translational research, with a focus on understanding the cellular mechanisms underlying Huntington’s disease and developing effective diseasemodifying therapies. Professor Tabrizi has published over 400 peerreviewed research papers and her work has featured in leading scientific and public outlets, including The New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, Science and The Lancet. She is a member of numerous national and international expert panels and was elected a Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences.

The research conducted by Professor Tabrizi’s team has a high public profile and is often highly confidential; tact, discretion and professionalism are therefore essential. Duties are wideranging and you will need to adopt a flexible approach, use initiative, work effectively under pressure, and maintain excellent attention to detail with minimal supervision.

The post is to undertake specific maternity cover, the duration of which is dependent upon completion of the cover, return of the post holder, or cessation of the funding, whichever is the soonest. The cover is funded by research and discretionary funds, and is available from 06 July 2026 until 30 June 2027, or until the return of the substantive post holder, whichever is earliest.

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% of time on site.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, or have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Institute of Neurology HR Team (ion.hradmin@ucl.ac.uk).

Your Responsibilities include:

• You will provide a full range of highlevel, dedicated Executive Assistant support to Professor Tabrizi. 

• This includes managing a complex diary and travel arrangements, and providing comprehensive administrative, organisational and planning support. 

• A key aspect of the role involves liaison with staff across the Department of Neurodegenerative Disease and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Central Administration teams, including HR and Finance. 

• You will also support Huntington’s Disease Centre meetings, including preparing agendas, coordinating attendees, booking rooms and refreshments, taking minutes, and undertaking occasional project work.

Work schedule 

Full time role

You will have 

• You’ll have substantial administrative experience as a senior PA or Executive Assistant supporting a senior academic, clinician, or executive, coupled with proven experience of managing complex diaries, competing priorities, and complex UK and international travel itineraries. 

• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism and the ability to act on your own initiative and problem-solve.

Benefit 

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• On-site nursery

• On-site gym

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

• Discounted medical insurance

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Application Process

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