Principal Administrative Support to the Senior Bursar
3 weeks ago
Position Overview
Gonville & Caius College is seeking a highly capable individual to join our team as Assistant to the Senior Bursar. This role is essential in providing comprehensive administrative assistance to the Senior Bursar, aiding in various responsibilities that encompass financial management, investment oversight, legal compliance, record-keeping, and human resources adherence.
This is a fixed-term role for a duration of 9 months, designed to cover maternity leave within the Bursary team. The team operates collaboratively, representing the Senior Bursar while engaging with key stakeholders across all College departments and the broader Collegiate University. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, a solid understanding of data protection protocols, technological proficiency, and a high degree of discretion.
The responsibilities include managing diaries, correspondence, and documentation for various committees, along with a diverse array of tasks that involve interaction with different sectors of the College, its community of Fellows (academic staff), students, and operational personnel. This position is dynamic, requiring initiative and sound judgment, and offers opportunities to engage with a wide range of individuals both within and outside the College.
This role is primarily full-time, offering a competitive salary range of £40,753, commensurate with experience and skills. We are open to considering candidates who prefer reduced or flexible hours (e.g., 0.8 FTE or 4 days per week). Flexibility in hours may be available during university breaks, and partial remote work could be arranged.
Why Choose Gonville & Caius College?
Our benefits package includes:
- Generous pension contributions; 14.5% from the employer and 3x death in service benefit
- Healthcare cash plan
- 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Cycle-to-work initiative
- Parking availability (subject to conditions)
- Access to the College gym
- Complimentary on-site meals
- An opportunity to work in a stunning environment
About the College
Gonville & Caius College stands as one of the largest colleges within the University of Cambridge. As an educational charity, our mission is to provide a space for education, research, and learning, in partnership with the University, recognized globally for its excellence.
The College comprises approximately 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (academic staff and researchers), alongside nearly 200 staff members. It plays a vital role within the University framework. Our students hail from diverse backgrounds worldwide, with undergraduates pursuing a wide array of subjects offered by the University. Our postgraduates contribute significantly to the research endeavors of the University, while our Fellows are esteemed experts in their respective fields, ranging from Ancient History to Cosmology. The alumni network boasts around 11,000 individuals who have made their mark across various sectors globally.
Commitment to Equality
We actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all societal segments, particularly from individuals who may be underrepresented in our community. Selection for positions at the College is based on criteria relevant to the role, with the primary focus on the candidate's ability to perform the job effectively.
Application Process
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