Queens’ College is seeking an accomplished Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive high-level executive support to the Senior Bursar and administrative support to the Domestic Bursar.

The vacancy arises from the planned retirement of the current postholder, following more than two decades of service supporting the College’s work. To support a smooth transition, a comprehensive, structured handover will be provided to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and the preservation of established working practices.

Working closely with both Bursars, the Bursars’ Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted central point of contact while exercising the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and judgement in handling highly sensitive and confidential matters.

The role requires a highly collaborative and flexible approach, exceptional organisational skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, Fellows, staff, external advisers, and other stakeholders.

This role requires experience in managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings and governance activities, preparing papers and correspondence, and monitoring actions whilst balancing competing demands, and exercising sound judgement in prioritising strategic and operational commitments. An ability to anticipate requirements, take ownership of tasks, identify emerging priorities and ensure that the Senior Bursar and Domestic Bursar are appropriately briefed and prepared will be critical.

The postholder will be responsible for attending a range of meetings and committees, including those involving sensitive, confidential or complex matters. Producing clear, accurate and timely minutes that capture key discussions, decisions and actions is essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who:

Have substantial experience providing executive support to senior leaders.
Are highly organised, proactive, resourceful, with excellent attention to detail.
Can manage complex diaries and competing priorities with confidence and sound judgment.
Produce accurate and timely minutes, notes and meeting documentation.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building effective working relationships, with a commitment to the highest standard of professionalism and integrity.
Are proficient in Microsoft Office (in particular Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Providing high-quality administrative and governance support across a range of Bursary, College and governance activities, ensuring matters are managed efficiently, accurately and with appropriate regard to confidentiality and data security.

For further information about the role and the full person specification, please refer to the job description.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range: £41,770.61 – £51,207.68 per annum, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Type of contract: 36.5 hours per week, permanent contract.
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme: The Cambridge Colleges Federated Pensions Scheme (CCFPS)
Holiday entitlement: 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (34 days in total)
We currently offer a range of discretionary staff benefits, including:
One free meal during working hours
On-site parking (subject to availability)
Free access to sporting facilities, including on-site gym
Free annual flu vaccination
Free access to physiotherapy
Subsidised sports and social events
Annual loyalty service award, additional holiday entitlement and a day off every year for your birthday (subject to qualifying periods)
Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to eligibility and scheme rules)
Discounted membership of dental or medical insurance
Access to University Card, which also offers discounted travel on the Universal ‘U’ bus

To apply for this position, all applicants are required to complete the HR Details and Application forms. Please submit the forms to jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday, 7 September 2026.

As part of our recruitment process, we are required to verify the right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Queens' College is a Registered Charity, registered with The Charity Commission for England and Wales, number 1137495

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