Queens’ College is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Alumni and Development team (A&D). This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week.

The Alumni & Development Office is a friendly and stimulating place to work. We are immersed in the life of the College, which is a beautiful, well-known, diverse and widely respected college in the heart of Cambridge.

Queens’ has one of the most successful development programmes in Collegiate Cambridge and our team works hard together to achieve our goals. All team members have the opportunity to bring new ideas and activities to our work.

The purpose of this role is to provide exceptional executive and administrative support to the Development Director (DD) and the Deputy Development Director (DDD), enabling them to operate effectively and maximise their time engaging with key prospects, donors and other stakeholders.

Through proactive diary management, coordination and administrative support, the role will contribute to the successful delivery of fundraising and stewardship activities, helping to increase philanthropic support for the College for the benefit of current and future students.

The Executive Assistant may also be involved in a range of other fundraising, alumni support and stewardship activities in order to achieve the aims of the Department and College. The A&D Team is made up of ten staff.

The role will provide executive support to both the DD and DDD, however, tasks for the DD will be prioritised. The role will be formally line managed by the DDD.

We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the following essential skills, attributes and experience:
• Previous high-level PA/Administrative experience
• Exceptional administration and IT skills
• Flexible attitude with an ability to adapt to changing situations, solve problems and work well under pressure
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and workload
• Strong work ethic and productivity levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

For further information about the role, please refer to the job description.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary range: £33,651.53 – £37,789.18 per annum (FTE), depending on relevant skills and experience. The actual salary will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
• Type of contract: Permanent. 25 to 36.5 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday. There will be a requirement to work additional hours for attendance at events, evenings and weekends (which may include travel within the UK).
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme: The Cambridge Colleges Federated Pensions Scheme (CCFPS) CCFPS | Pensions
• Holiday entitlement: 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (34 days in total) – FTE; entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis in line with contracted hours.
• We currently offer a range of discretionary staff benefits, including:
o One free meal during working hours
o On-site parking (subject to availability)
o Free access to sporting facilities, including on-site gym
o Free annual flu vaccination
o Free access to physiotherapy
o Subsidised sports and social events
o Annual loyalty service award, additional holiday entitlement and a day off every year for your birthday (subject to qualifying periods)
o Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to eligibility and scheme rules)
o Discounted membership of dental or medical insurance
o 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 form and the Job Application form. Please submit the forms to jobs@queens.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Friday, 11 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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