Information for the role of Tutorial and Admissions Administrative Assistant Salary £29,180 per annum for 36.25 hours per week An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in a varied and fulfilling role in a small, friendly team. Your day-to-day duties will include: • To assist with supporting the processes for admission of undergraduate and postgraduate students (including exchange, affiliate and visiting students). • Assisting with the administration of the following: the arrival of Freshers, University and mock examinations, competitions for Grants, Awards, Scholarships and Studentships, graduation ceremonies, and the distribution of University cards. • Assisting with the administration of applications to College and University Committees. • Providing administrative assistance to the Senior Tutor, Tutors, Director of Studies and Welfare team as required. To be considered for this role, you will need to: • Have working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. • Be friendly and approachable. • Have excellent communication and numeracy skills. • Enjoy working in a small team. • Flexible in your approach to work and tasks. • Have good organisational skills and be capable of meeting pre-determined deadlines. Details of the role The role of Tutorial and Admissions Administrative Assistant is a permanent, full-time role. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates. The postholder will be expected to work 36.25 hours per week, with an unpaid 30-minute lunch break, although there is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times. There may be a need to work additional hours or on occasional weekends. The annual salary is £29,180 per annum for 36.25 hours per week (Step 35 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office or listed in the advert attached below. Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion. Application Process To apply for this position click “Apply Now” on the advert posting on our website ( Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge ) and complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 24 October 2025. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are pleased to be able offer this document in an accessible format, please contact HR ( recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk ) if you wish to receive this advert and role profile or an application form in a different, accessible format, e.g. large print. For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office: Email: recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk Tel: 01223 334820 Downing College. Cambridge, CB2 1DQ