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Executive Assistant

Kameo Recruitment Ltd
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant (EA) at a prestigious Cambridge College, focusing on a variety of tasks including budget management and event organization.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in a PA/EA role at an executive level, ideally in a collegiate or university environment, and be educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, along with 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays and additional benefits.
  • The role requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex diary arrangements and travel coordination.
  • The Executive Assistant will work in a hybrid model, with 50% of the week in the office, and may need to work evenings during term time, with the option to take additional hours in lieu.

Are you a pro-active and highly organised PA who is focused on 'getting a job done’ independently and using your own initiative?

If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same and you thrive on variety and enjoy being hands-on with everything from managing budgets to organising large-scale formal and informal events, VIP lunches, and high-profile visits, this could be the perfect fit for you!

In this fast-paced role, you’ll also provide top-level EA support to a senior member of a prestigious Cambridge College, making it ideal for someone who loves juggling responsibilities and being at the heart of it all.

In return you will receive: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, all staff working over a mealtime are eligible to take a free lunch or dinner, enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay and a flexible working policy. Parking available

Duties & Responsibilities of the Executive Assistant:

  • Managing all communications into the office, providing a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries and visitors.
  • Complex diary management and scheduling of meetings, events, visitors, and hospitality arrangements.
  • Coordinating all travel, managing expenses and carry out fellowship administration.
  • Preparing papers and briefing for meetings and engagements, including College and Colleges committee meetings and events.
  • Overseeing and managing various projects.
  • Coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure the upkeep of the private lodge and gardens.

What you will need to succeed as the Executive Assistant:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
  • Significant experience in a PA/EA role at an executive level.
  • Strong administrative background working at a high level which has included complex diary management, email management and meeting organisation.
  • Experience of working in a Collegiate or University environment
  • Excellent communication skills; confident to liaise with people at all levels.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and email systems, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to prioritise work and act on own initiative. Ability to work with patience, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to exercise complete discretion at all times.
  • Friendly, professional, and helpful
  • Meticulous, calm, and effective under pressure.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Claudine for a chat or apply now.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.

Hybrid working - The Executive Assistant will be required to be in the office 50% of the week, this might require a little flexibility depending on the level of business demands. Some evening work may be required for this position, more so in the term time, which is 6 months of the year, however all additional hours worked can be taken in lieu.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.