Senior Executive Assistant / Team Leader

Overview

The Governance and Compliance Division is one of the divisions of the Unified Administrative Services (UAS), overseeing the University’s governance processes, data and information compliance, assurance, (internal) audit, regulatory compliance work, incident management and business continuity planning. The Division also includes the executive support offices, the Vice‑Chancellor’s Office and the Pro‑Vice‑Chancellors’ Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching and line management for a team of experienced Executive Assistants, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance team culture and supporting staff wellbeing.
• Review and improve administrative systems and working practices to enhance efficiency and resilience across the service.
• Deliver high‑level executive support, managing complex, fast‑moving diaries and workflows for Senior Leadership Team members.
• Research and prepare briefing materials, coordinate senior governance meetings, and act on the SLT’s behalf to make informed administrative decisions, reducing routine demands on their time.
• Ensure consistent support for the Senior Leadership Team by managing an on‑site rota system and allowing remote working where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Approachable, resilient professional with extensive experience supporting senior executives in a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a constructive, people‑centred way.
• Excellent communication skills, high levels of discretion, and the ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Degree level education, or equivalent professional experience.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting staff to thrive professionally and personally.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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