Assistant to Director of Operations

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) is a highly ranked global business school, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.

The Assistant to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer provide high-level support to ensure that organisation goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, the Assistant supports the COO/CFO in the day-to-day running across her portfolio, organising and maintaining records as well as preparing documents and conducting analysis and research on ad hoc projects. The role holder will serve as a liaison to both internal and external parties and will be expected to have a high level of professionalism, diplomacy and be able to communicate in a manner that reflects positively on the organisation.

The role holder will provide executive support to other members of the senior leadership team, as necessary, including planning events, both internally and offsite.

Given the varied nature of the role and the organisation, the role holder will need to have flexibility and foresight, while being able to maintain confidence and exercise a high level of discretion.

The role holder must be creative and enjoy working within an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgement in a diversity of situations, exceptional communication (written and verbal), a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver, with a high degree of initiative and ability to plan, be well-organised and passionate about providing the highest level of support, and is someone who welcomes development, progression and a challenge as this is a varied role and will give the right person the opportunity to learn different aspects of the business.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working, term-term only or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Informal queries may be directed to the HR team at

Please quote reference NS41508 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

£32,332 to £38,205 pa


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