Executive Assistant And Administrator

Location: Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EW Probation Period: 6 months Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Blend of office and home-working; pattern to be agreed. An exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant and administrator to join the Centre for Climate Engagement team at Hughes Hall to support the Climate Governance Initiative – a unique and growing global platform for boards run in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. Job Purpose The role of the Executive Assistant and Administrator is a key position within the Operations Team of the Climate Governance Initiative (the Initiative). Reporting to the Head of Operations, and supporting the work of the Team Coordinator, the role works to ensure the smooth running of the Initiative. The role holder provides administrative, communications, financial and secretarial support to the Director and the Executive Team of the Initiative. Specifically, this involves supporting the coordination and monitoring of the Initiative’s operations and liaison with key personnel, including the Director, the Head of Operations, the Executive Team, partners, stakeholders, and the Initiative’s funders. In addition, the role will require liaison with the College Finance Office as well as the Centre Manager and the Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement. The Executive Assistant and Administrator is expected to assess and respond to issues, and to refer more complex queries as appropriate. The role holder is the first point of contact for external enquiries to the Initiative. The role holder will manage the Director’s diary and travel arrangements, and those of the Initiative’s Leadership Team. 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.