Strategic Executive Assistant to Bursar & Senior Tutor

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking (where available)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at restaurants, shops & more

Death in service

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks a highly organized Executive Assistant to support both the Bursar and Senior Tutor. This key role involves high-quality executive support, managing complex diaries, and liaising with stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and IT skills, alongside experience in a fast-paced environment. The role is fully on-site, offering a collaborative and dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing high-level administrative support in a complex environment.
• Experience of managing competing priorities with sound judgement.
• Experience of drafting professional correspondence and documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to Senior College Officers and manage diaries.
• Draft high-quality emails, letters, and briefing notes.
• Support meetings through effective administration and note-taking.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to synthesise information

High level of discretion

Strong interpersonal skills

High level of IT literacy

Confidence in using judgement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks a highly organized Executive Assistant to support both the Bursar and Senior Tutor. This key role involves high-quality executive support, managing complex diaries, and liaising with stakeholders effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and IT skills, alongside experience in a fast-paced environment. The role is fully on-site, offering a collaborative and dynamic work culture.