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

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University of Cambridge, Newtown, Cambridge

Full time
Temporary
Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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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.