Governance & Membership Officer

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Governance & Membership Officer to support governance processes and membership administration. The ideal candidate should have administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. The role includes managing membership applications, facilitating meetings, and supporting strategic initiatives. This opportunity offers a great salary and numerous perks including food allowances and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Working daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at restaurants, shops & more

Death in service benefit

Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

Qualifications

• Experienced in governance or membership administration.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage membership applications and governance processes.
• Lead meeting preparation, minute-taking, and diary coordination.
• Support strategic projects and systems implementation.

Skills

Governance administration

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

CRM systems proficiency

Job description

Contract type: Full time, 2 year Fixed Term Contract

St Edmund’s College is seeking a proactive and highly organised Governance & Membership Officer to join our Bursarial Department. Reporting to the Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager, this pivotal role supports governance processes, membership administration, and strategic initiatives across the College.

You’ll lead on systems implementation, manage key communications with Fellows, and ensure continuity of service during peak periods. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage membership applications and governance processes
• Lead meeting preparation, minute-taking, and diary coordination
• Support strategic projects and systems implementation
• Line manage assistants and contribute to policy development

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced in governance or membership administration
• Skilled in project management and communication
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Adaptable, resilient, and collaborative

As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:

• Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
• Free car parking (where available)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
• Death in service
• Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

About St Edmund’s College

St Edmund’s College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post-graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members – academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession – and around 100 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.

The maturity of our community means that we have earned a reputation as the friendly college. Relaxed, non-hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place in Cambridge where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, will feel at home and can flourish. Therefore, we welcome all candidates regardless of their demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex & sexual identity to apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and cv HR Team at [e-mail]:

Closing date for completed applications: 12 October 2025

Interviews will be held throughout the period that the advert is live and thereafter.

If you have informal enquiries about the post, please email the HR Team.

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy: http://www.stedmunds.cam.ac.uk/data-protection

Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references