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John Kay

Part-time Assistant to Sir John Kay

London
Posted about 18 hours ago
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I am hiring a part-time research and administrative assistant.

About the Role

John Kay is one of Britain’s leading public economists. He writes books and articles and lectures widely to both technical and general audiences. If you are not familiar with his work, go to www.johnkay.com

John requires an assistant to provide both research assistance, financial management, and administrative support. The work will involve research assistance of a conventional kind: collecting and analysing data and identifying and summarising sources. It will also include helping to manage John’s diary and make travel arrangements, taking charge of John’s website and developing social media. John is also a director of an investment company, an Emeritus Research Fellow at St John’s College, Oxford, and frequently advises and collaborates with different universities, newspapers and public and private organisations. Liaison with all of these organisations, and others, will be part of the job.

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  • Economics graduate
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Based in or around London
  • Most of the work will be done virtually
  • Flexible part-time position (on both sides) with 15 working hours per week
  • Salary is negotiable

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter to info@johnkay.com

Applications without covering letters will be voided.

This application will be closed on the 23rd August.

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Skills

Research Assistance
Financial Management
Administrative Support
Data Analysis
Diary Management
Travel Arrangements
Website Management
Social Media Development
Liaison

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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