Senior Administrative Assistant

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide administrative leadership in the Faculty Office. This full-time permanent position involves managing the Administrative Assistant and supporting faculty administration including teaching and examinations. The ideal candidate will have a degree level qualification, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree level qualification or Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Good level of numeracy required.
• Highly computer literate with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative lead for the Faculty Office.
• Line-manage the Administrative Assistant.
• Assist the Faculty Manager with secretarial and administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

# Senior Administrative AssistantThe Faculty of Philosophy is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to provide the administrative lead for our busy Faculty Office. The role is full-time and permanent.This role is central to the smooth and professional running of the Faculty. The role-holder is responsible for line-managing the Administrative Assistant and assisting the Faculty Manager with secretarial and administrative duties across the Faculty.This is a varied and interesting role. The person appointed will be heavily involved in the organisation and administration of the Faculty's undergraduate teaching and examinations. They also manage many general administrative duties for the Faculty, including some HR and communications work, and undertake complex committee work.Possessing a degree level qualification / Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience and demonstrating a good level of numeracy, you will be highly computer literate and have excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be accurate, flexible, able to remain calm under pressure, and able to take the initiative and be adept in building good working relationships at all levels.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Jo Farmer, Faculty Manager on [e-mail]. Questions about the application process should be directed to the School's HR Team on [e-mail] closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 4 January 2026. Interviews are planned for the week starting 19 January 2026.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference GV48056 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.### Department/location### Salary£33,951-£39,906### ReferenceGV48056### Category### Date published26 November 2025### Closing date4 January 2026