Executive Assistant to the Master and Manager of the Master's Lodge

The Role

As Executive Assistant to the Master, you will ensure the smooth running of the Master’s Office and the Master’s Lodge; run events in the Lodge for the community and for the College’s principal guests; and support the Master by providing strong administrative support relating to the Fellowship, ensuring sensitive and timely communication between the Master, individual Fellows, other members of the College, and key postholders in the collegiate University.

You will be able to draft reports and deal with correspondence on the Master's behalf.

As Manager of the Master's Lodge, you will have experience managing budgets and organizing and running large-scale formal and informal events, as well as small-scale high-level hospitality.

You will have excellent organizational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative, using tact and diplomacy on sensitive matters while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary will be between £38,000 and £43,000 p.a. This is a full-time role (36.25 hours per week), but there is a possibility of working fewer hours during the long vacation. The core working hours during full term will be 9 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, and will be worked in College. There is flexibility either side of these times.

Included in the benefits package is lunch, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme, membership of a medical cashback scheme, parking, and a non-contractual bonus paid in November of each year, subject to eligibility.

The Application Process

All applicants must complete the application and equal opportunities form and email these to hr@clare.cam.ac.uk by the closing date of Friday, 18 April 2025. Interviews will take place the week of 24 April 2025.

The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.

Please note that as part of the shortlisting process, the College will require details of one referee that can be contacted prior to the interview. This does not have to be your current employer.

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