Executive Assistant (Laing O'Rourke Centre) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge

Executive Assistant (Laing O'Rourke Centre) (Fixed Term)

£38205

University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 25 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 483978236bdc4e84b090f3c671667f05

Full Job Description

If you are a self-motivated person eager to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to become part of our friendly team. At the Laing O'Rourke Centre, we are working on making a difference in society by transforming how we deliver the built environment. Supported by and working closely with industry, our work focusses on topics that include sustainability, social value, well-being and productivity, and we deliver a world-leading Masters education programme. The scope of the role:

  • Our EA will support the Centre Director, Centre Deputy Director and Centre Manager and, from time to time, other Centre academics.
  • Providing full secretarial support that includes diary management; tracking work flow to ensure timely follow up of tasks; making travel arrangements; preparing documentation; managing expense claims and drafting emails
  • Liaison with industry and research partners to set up and arrange meetings and larger scale events
  • Providing full secretarial support to various Committees and Boards
  • Supporting the Centre's recruitment and HR administration processes
  • Undertaking ad hoc projects

    You will enjoy a welcoming work environment where your contributions are valued, along with opportunities for professional development and personal growth. This is a full-time position requiring on-site work but with some flexibility from Monday to Friday. As part of the University of Cambridge, you will have access to excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, comprehensive maternity, adoption, shared parental leave entitlements, and family-friendly schemes like workplace nurseries. You will also benefit from an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution, shopping discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores, the chance to participate in the cycle-to-work scheme, and access to university training programs.
  • Our Centre is based in a new building in West Cambridge close to the new West Cambridge Hub and has good transport links and parking in the nearby Park and Ride. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 1 November 2027 in the first instance.