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Form of workOur client, a Cambridge College are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced administration professionals for the full time post of Executive Assistant to the Principal, starting at the beginning of June or as soon thereafter as possible.
Executive Assistant to the Principal
Location: Cambridge, CB3
Salary: £40,521 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
About the role
Playing a key role in the life of the College, the main duties of the post are to co-ordinate and manage the efficient day-to-day running of the Principal’s office, to ensure the smooth flow of incoming and outgoing work and information, to research and draft papers and reports for the Principal and to deliver specific projects. The Executive Assistant supports the Principal, and those around her, in delivering the Principal’s responsibilities across the full range and variety of her activities both within the College, University and the wider community.
The annual salary for this post is paid at point 45 on the University’s single salary spine which currently equates to £40,521 per annum. The College offers other benefits, including 33 days a year holiday inclusive of bank holidays, free lunches and parking when on duty, free use of the College gym and the post is pensionable under the College’s attractive contributory pension scheme with a current employer contribution rate of 14.5%.
About you
This role would suit someone who has experience of, and will be at ease, dealing and negotiating with people at all levels and who has excellent written skills. They are seeking someone who can work pro-actively with tact and discretion, and who has a strong understanding of the challenges and pressures of a fast-paced working environment, academic, or otherwise, and who is ready to meet those challenges. This vacancy represents an ideal opportunity to take a lead administrative role, in a vibrant, supportive community.
About the College
Founded in 1871, they have been at the forefront of promoting academic excellence for women in the University of Cambridge for 150 years. The College has an all-women Fellowship and student body, and its thriving community of staff includes both women and men with a range of responsibilities and roles.
The closing date for completed applications is noon on Monday 11 March 2024 with interviews to be held during the morning of Friday 15 March 2024.
Interested?
Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.
Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.
The College is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
