Membership & Events Administrator (Higher Education)

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at restaurants and shops

Death in service benefit

Access to LinkedIn Learning and Business Disability Forum

Job summary

A distinguished college in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Membership Assistant to provide essential administrative support. This role involves managing member appointments, maintaining records, and arranging events. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and experience in higher education environments. The position is primarily on-site with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy administrative role.
• Experience with record management or databases.
• Experience managing memberships.
• Experience providing diary management and minute taking (desirable).
• Experience organising events or formal dinners (desirable).
• Experience within a collegiate or higher education environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for queries and requests regarding Fellows and senior members.
• Undertake all administration relating to the recruitment and appointment of members.
• Create and maintain records on databases and filing systems.
• Assist in managing stakeholder relationships and engagement records.
• Arrange College’s Admissions Ceremonies and Fellowship Dinners.
• Provide administrative support for meetings and committee agendas.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

High attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

A distinguished college in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Membership Assistant to provide essential administrative support. This role involves managing member appointments, maintaining records, and arranging events. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and experience in higher education environments. The position is primarily on-site with some flexibility for remote work.