Enterprise and Events Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an enthusiastic Enterprise and Events Assistant to support a range of commercial activities, including venue hire, project coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement. You will coordinate day-to-day activities, handle venue hire enquiries and bookings, and provide administrative support across various projects.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and people skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and people skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive and quick to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Take venue hire enquiries and bookings.
• Maintain management information and reporting.
• Provide administrative support across projects.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities with the Assistant Director (Development and Enterprise).

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Administrative support

Venue hire management

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Enterprise and Events Assistant to support a range of commercial activities, including venue hire, project coordination, administration and stakeholder engagement.Working closely with the Assistant Director (Development and Enterprise), you will coordinate day-to-day activities, take venue hire enquiries and bookings, maintain management information and reporting, and provide administrative support across a variety of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop broad experience in enterprise and commercial operations within a unique organisation. You will work with colleagues across the Garden and external stakeholders, helping to generate income and support the Garden's long-term sustainability.We are looking for someone with strong organisational and people skills, good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be proactive, confident using your initiative, quick to learn new systems and able to keep tasks and projects moving forward. This is a new and varied role and you will need to communicate effectively with people who have different priorities and working styles. You will bring a flexible, collaborative approach and enjoy contributing to a small, supportive team.If you enjoy variety and making things happen behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance, with the potential for extension subject to funding.For any questions relating to this recruitment please contact [e-mail] University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Apply online