King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:

 

•         Educating the next generation of change-makers

•         Challenging ideas and driving change through research

•         Giving back to society through meaningful service

•         Working with our local communities in London

•         Fostering global citizens with an international perspective 

 

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King’s College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease.

The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (MHaPS) is one of three schools under the IoPPN, comprised of the four departments of Psychology; Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP); Health Service & Population Research (HSPR); and Biostatistics & Health Informatics (BHI). With over 100 Principal Investigators, our research spans development from childhood to old age, encompassing basic research through to the development and implementation of treatments, services and policy.

The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences (MHAPS) is seeking to appoint a Senior Executive Assistant to the Head of School (HoS) to join our dynamic team and to provide high-level professional support to the Head of School (HoS), Head of School Operations (HoSOps) and the school executive team. The post holder will liaise with a range of people at all levels across King’s, including academics, researchers, students, and staff in the central University.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient day-to-day management and organisation of the HoS’s activities, including but not limited to daily diary management, committee servicing and making travel arrangements.

 

The post holder must be highly organised and have a demonstrable ability to plan, prioritise, and work to deadlines. The successful candidate will have an excellent attention-to-detail skill set and should be flexible, proactive, and strive for continuous improvement and be able to work collaboratively as part of the wider PS School Team.

 

 

We work a hybrid pattern, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.