West Cambridge | From £45,000 | Permanent full-time role | Hybrid 2-3 days a week in the office
Unlock Your Potential: Be the Backbone of Innovation!
Are you ready to step into a role where your organisational prowess and proactive mindset will directly impact the success of a leading enterprise? Join Cambridge Enterprise as the Executive Assistant to our incoming CEO and become an integral part of our dynamic team.
Why you will love this role:
Imagine starting your day by coordinating high-stakes meetings that shape the future of innovation. You’ll be the trusted right-hand to our CEO, managing complex schedules, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. Your role will be pivotal in driving efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment. Not only will you gain unparalleled insight into the workings of a top-tier organisation, but you’ll also develop a network of influential contacts and hone your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys making meaningful contributions. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of the CEO’s schedule, optimise processes, and act as a key point of contact both within and outside the organisation. Along the way, you’ll gain unparalleled insight into the inner workings of a leading organisation and build lasting relationships with professionals at all levels. Most importantly, this role will give you the freedom to innovate, take initiative, and leave your mark on Cambridge Enterprise’s success.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role supporting senior executives.
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities seamlessly.
- Proficiency in digital tools and AI-driven platforms for scheduling, communication, and document management.
- Discretion and professionalism when dealing with confidential information.
- Nuanced interpersonal skills – you can build rapport with anyone and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the organisation.
- A balance of informal yet rigorous work style – you know how to get things done through personal connections rather than relying solely on hierarchy.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and solve unexpected challenges with a calm, solution-focused mindset.
- A self-starter who can anticipate needs, take initiative, and think ahead without constant supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of drafting high-quality reports, presentations, and correspondence.
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to convey positive energy internally and externally.
Nice to have:
- Experience working in the higher education sector or supporting C-level executives in any industry.
- A fresh, outsider perspective that can offer innovative ideas and solutions to enhance the CEO’s efficiency.
Diversity and equality matter:
These are our ideal requirements, but we know some people are less likely to apply for the role unless they are 100% qualified. At Cambridge Enterprise, we promote a diverse, inclusive and empowering culture, so please apply if you meet most of the job requirements.
If you have any questions about the interview process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact Ian, Gemma, Michelle or Sofia at people@enterprise.cam.ac.uk
Why Cambridge Enterprise?
We are at the heart of Europe's most successful research and technology cluster and we're on a mission to bring innovation to life, making a difference to society, the UK economy, and the University of Cambridge. We connect the innovative minds of the University’s academics with the funding, start-up expertise and commercial relationships they need to help their ideas thrive.
Our success stories include an electric vehicle charging technology that's as convenient as filling up with petrol, a programme to prevent ideological extremism, and the world's first treatment for a rare cause of blindness. Now, we need an Executive Assistant to join our team at our vibrant West Cambridge site.
Perks at a glance:
- 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Class-leading Bupa private medical insurance
- Hybrid role with genuine flexible working – including work from abroad for up to 30 days a year in most roles
- Generous University pension scheme
- A commitment to personal development including LinkedIn learning
- Family-friendly policies (including enhanced parental leave & childcare benefits, fertility leave, and pregnancy loss leave)
- Mental health and well-being support including access to free counselling
- Retail and travel discounts
Key dates:
Closing date: 1st November
First interviews: w/c 11th November
Second interviews: w/c 18th November