Events & Fellowship Administrator

St John's College; Town of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

36 days annual leave

Cash plan healthcare

Free lunch

On-site gym

Free parking

Agile working up to 40% remote

Job summary

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint an Events and Fellowship Administrator. The postholder will organise formal College feasts, dinners and events, coordinating with internal departments and external guests while supporting senior College officers.

The role includes administration for the Fellowship, alumni dining, Council and committees, and managing the College’s silver collection.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating college events or similar functions.
• Strong administrative and communications skills required.
• Ability to liaise with internal departments and external guests.

Responsibilities

• Organise formal College feasts, dinners and other events hosted by the Master and Fellows.
• Coordinate arrangements with internal departments and external guests.
• Provide administrative support to the President, the Assistant to the President and the Secretary to the College Council, including matters relating to the Fellowship, alumni dining, Council and committees, and the administration of the College’s silver collection.

Skills

Event planning

Administration

Coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: Between £31,347 - £34,006 p.a. (depending on experience) plus benefits

Job type: Permanent

Hours: 36.25 hours per week (full time). Applications from candidates wishing to work 80–100% FTE (29–36.25 hours per week) will also be considered.

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint an Events and Fellowship Administrator.

The postholder will be responsible for organising formal College feasts, dinners and other events hosted by the Master and Fellows, coordinating arrangements with internal departments and external guests. The role will also provide administrative support to the President, the Assistant to the President and the Secretary to the College Council, including matters relating to the Fellowship, alumni dining, Council and committees, and the administration of the College’s silver collection.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to eligibility criteria and availability and an Agile Working policy whereby eligible staff may be able to work remotely for up to 40% of their working hours.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on Monday, 16 November 2026. Interviews are expected to be held on Monday, 23 November 2026.