Administrator & PA to Senior Leadership
Location: Central Cambridge (no parking available)
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000
Contract: Full-time, on-site
About the Role
We’re looking for a professional, organised, and personable Administrator & PA to the Senior Leadership Team. This is a varied front-of-house and administrative position based in the heart of Cambridge, supporting the smooth running of a busy academic environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and students, while also providing high-level administrative and PA support to the Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities Reception & Front-of-House
Manage the daily running of reception
Welcome visitors and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
Handle deliveries and maintain accurate records
Coordinate reception cover when requiredAdministration & Staff Support
Support staff onboarding, including ID badges and induction materials
Track staff inductions and mandatory training
Coordinate staff engagement tasks (e.g., birthday cards, announcements)
Ensure compliance posters and college information are up to dateStudent Records & Admissions
Maintain accurate student data and documentation
Update systems such as iSAMs and support UKVI compliance
Organise student photos and produce ID badges
Ensure GDPR-compliant record keepingEvents & Visitor Engagement
Support the planning and coordination of events
Assist with college tours for prospective students and visitorsPA Support to Senior Leadership
Provide full PA assistance to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team
Prepare materials for Governors’ and internal meetings
Take minutes and track follow-up actions
Support internal communicationsAbout You Essential skills:
Strong administrative and organisational ability
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
Discreet with confidential information
Confident using Microsoft Office and database systems
Experience in a busy administrative environmentDesirable:
Experience in an educational setting
Familiarity with iSAMs
Understanding of safeguarding and complianceThe position is subject to safeguarding checks, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS check, if you are sucessful