Head of Department Executive Assistant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are looking for a first-rate organiser and proactive Executive Assistant to fill this key, strategic role within the Head of Department's office providing administrative support to the Head of Department's team.

The role provides day-to-day administrative support to the Head of Department, and any Deputy Heads.

This includes being the first point of contact with the Head of Department for visitors, answering phone calls and correspondence, plus supporting academic recruitment activities.

The role holder will communicate frequently with senior University staff, external agencies and sponsors, often handling sensitive and confidential information.

The role implements and oversees administrative procedures for the Head of Department's office in order to ensure the efficient and effective management of time and workflow.

They will also provide secretarial/PA support to a small panel of academics including any Deputy Heads and may supervise a small number of administrators/ secretaries.


Although some hybrid working may be possible, due to the nature of the role there is an expectation the role holder will work in the Department most days.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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