Executive Office Manager

Job Description

Executive Office Manager
Location: University of Warwick, Coventry
Department: University Executive Office
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,116 – £45,413 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

Help Lead Strategic Change at One of the UK’s Leading Universities

The University of Warwick is seeking an experienced and driven Executive Office Manager to join its senior administrative team at a time of continued ambition and innovation.

This role places you at the very centre of university leadership. You’ll provide essential support to the Vice-Chancellor and the University Executive Board, helping to ensure the smooth running of daily operations while supporting the delivery of the University’s long-term goals. Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Officer, you’ll become a trusted partner, working alongside senior stakeholders on key initiatives and decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Executive Office Manager, you’ll lead a mid-sized team that provides high-level executive and administrative support in a fast-paced and high-profile setting. You’ll guide and shape operational processes, manage office workflows, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across your team. You’ll also play a key leadership role in supporting your colleagues through change—building resilience, fostering collaboration, and maintaining a focus on excellence throughout.

This position offers a rare opportunity to contribute directly to projects and decisions that influence the University as a whole. Your work will stretch across strategic planning, operational management, executive support, and internal communications—making this a highly visible and impactful position within the wider organisation.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and capable leader with a strong background in administration, ideally within large or complex organisations. You’ll have:

• A proven ability to lead and motivate high-performing teams
• Experience managing change with professionalism and empathy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work closely with senior executives
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• The ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy

Your attention to detail, judgement, and professionalism will be key to your success, along with your commitment to upholding high standards in all areas of work.

About the University Executive Office

The University Executive Office supports Warwick’s senior leadership in delivering on the institution’s strategic priorities. It’s a collaborative and fast-paced team that works at the very heart of university operations, handling sensitive matters with efficiency and care. Working in this department means becoming part of a supportive professional community that is closely connected with institutional decision-making at the highest level.

About the University of Warwick

Founded on a bold and progressive vision, the University of Warwick has grown into one of the world’s leading research-intensive institutions. We’re currently ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024), with 92% of our research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).

Warwick is more than a university—it’s a place where innovation, ambition, and collaboration thrive. If you’re looking for a workplace that supports growth, nurtures talent, and encourages you to make a meaningful impact, Warwick offers a welcoming and empowering environment.

Learn more about us on our website.

How to Apply

• Application Deadline: Sunday 29 June 2025 at 23:55 (BST)
• To apply, please complete the online application form and submit your CV and a cover letter.
• Your CV should include your employment history, education background, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should outline why you’re interested in the role and demonstrate, with examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description.

Please note: You will not be able to submit an application after the deadline, even if your form is in progress. We recommend completing your application well in advance of the closing time.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

If you require permission to work in the UK, including Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, please refer to the official government guidance for further information on eligibility and application routes.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Chris Twine at Chris.Twine@warwick.ac.uk.