Personal Assistant

Personal Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract)

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• Salary: £33,942 per annum (plus annual cost of living increase)
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• Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
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• Contract: Fixed-term until October 2027
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• Location: Cambridge (ad-hoc working from home)
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This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, committee administration, event coordination, recruitment administration, diary management, and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in supporting senior leadership while helping to ensure the smooth running of a wide range of academic and administrative activities.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide professional administrative and PA support to senior leaders.
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• Manage complex diaries, schedules, and meeting arrangements.
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• Coordinate recruitment processes, including application management, interview scheduling, assessor liaison, and candidate communications.
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• Support onboarding activities for new appointments.
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• Act as Secretary to several committees, producing agendas, papers, minutes, and monitoring actions.
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• Coordinate formal dinners, guest events, and high-profile functions.
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• Manage communications and correspondence on behalf of senior stakeholders.
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• Oversee guest accommodation bookings and related administration.
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• Maintain accurate records and databases.
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About You

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• Previous experience providing executive or senior-level PA support.
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• Strong diary management and organisational skills.
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• Experience coordinating projects, meetings, or events.
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What's on Offer

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• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
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• Generous pension scheme.
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• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
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• Free lunch when working on site.
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• Health and wellbeing benefits.
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• Cycle to Work Scheme.
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• Access to on-site recreational and fitness facilities.
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• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
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Interviews: 17th August 2026