Bursar’s Personal Assistant

The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hughes Hall team as the Bursar’s Personal Assistant. This is an important and varied role, encompassing both PA and committee work and compliance administration. The role would suit a skilled administrator with excellent attention to detail, a high level of discretion, and a wish to broaden their skillset.   This appointment is full-time, 37.5 hours per week; part-time to 80% will be considered. Work-life balance is important, and we are open to discussion on flexible working, including hybrid working. Hughes Hall is one of the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge, and one of just three dedicated to students aged 21 and over. The Bursar is responsible for all matters affecting College finances and investments, management of the College estate, staff and administration. The role of Bursar’s PA is to manage and organise the Bursar’s office, providing a comprehensive range of administrative support to the Bursar. The successful candidate will be a reliable, organised and experienced administrator, able to assimilate information quickly.  You will use your initiative to drive tasks forward, you will be adaptable with the ability to keep calm under pressure, and you will be able to confidently interact and communicate with varied stakeholders, with the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality. You will also be keen to develop professionally, learning new skills and broadening your skillset. You will be supported by the Compliance Manager, who will be your line manager and will work closely with you. Hughes Hall values diversity and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. The College welcomes expressions of interest and applications from candidates from all communities and a diversity of backgrounds. Please see the job description and person specification for more details, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role if you would like to find out more before applying.