Executive Assistant
The Marine Biological Association
Hours: 30 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with Line Manager
About the role
Are you keen to use your administrative abilities to support a world-class marine biology research programme? Then join us at the Marine Biological Association (MBA) as our new Executive Assistant. This key role supports our Chief Executive and the wider MBA Executive Team in an exciting period as the MBA seeks to expand its research and activities further.
You will work with our leadership team to help ensure the effective delivery of the MBA’s goals. You will need excellent administrative and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to communicate clearly and work proactively, often handling confidential matters with discretion. This will be a varied role, including helping to support some of the MBA’s external partnerships. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to assume the position by 3rd March 2026 to facilitate a handover period.
Salary and benefits
- Salary based on experience within the range above.
- 30 days annual leave pro rata plus Bank Holidays.
- 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week).
- Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Low-cost bookable parking on site.
For more information on the role please see the Job Description
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.
How to apply
Please email recruitment@mba.ac.uk quoting reference 1125EA. You will need to provide the following to apply:
- Covering letter that outlines your previous and most relevant experience and explains how and why this makes you right for the role.
- CV of education and employment history along with details of three referees (one must be your current or most recent employer). References will not be sought in advance of interview.
- Confirmation of your right to live and work in the UK*.
Your application will not be considered without this information.
* Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Interviews will take place week commencing 12 January at the MBA in Plymouth. You will only be notified if you are shortlisted for interview.