Executive Assistant

The One Group

  • Cambridge
  • £35,000-37,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
To provide high-quality administrative and personal support. The role ensures the smooth organisation of
documentation, meeting preparation, and administrative processes to support operational priorities.Key Accountabilities
a. Personal Assistant Support
  • Anticipate requirements and take initiative in preparing documentation and briefing materials.
  • Plan schedules in advance to ensure appropriate meeting and travel time is allowed.
  • Manage the diary and coordinate internal and external appointments.
  • Arrange meeting venues, refreshments, and AV equipment as required.
  • Monitor email in box, triaging emails and phone calls, and ensuring timely handling of correspondence.
  • Identify and escalate time-sensitive matters, redirect operational issues where appropriate, and
track follow-up actions.
  • Collate and organise meeting papers, ensuring all relevant materials are prepared in advance.
  • Coordinate travel, hospitality, and accommodation arrangements as needed.
  • Maintain effective filing systems and monitor general correspondence.
  • Assist with collation and printing of committee papers and support logistical arrangements for
meetings.
  • Draft initial correspondence
b. Administrative Support
  • Provide general administrative support to the department Office, including document collation
and communication follow-up.
  • Liaise with College departments and other relevant parties to obtain and maintain documentation.
  • Process routine expenses and invoices, reconcile expense claims, and prepare for approval.
  • Support document control and version management for shared working files.
  • Maintain checklists or templates to support recurring tasks and ensure consistency.
  • Assist with coordination of internal projects or working groups where needed.
c. Records and Compliance
  • Handle confidential files in line with College data protection policies.
  • Maintain and update internal trackers.
  • Support with archiving and document retention processes.
  • Ensure all documentation is stored in accordance with GDPR and College policies.
d. Liaison
  • Serve as a professional and courteous point of contact for the department office.
  • Liaise with Fellows, staff, students, contractors, and other relevant parties.
  • Respond to enquiries and redirect matters appropriately.
Person Specification
Essential
  • Previous experience in a PA, EA, or senior administrative role
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
effectively in a busy and varied environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly in the preparation of documents, meeting materials, and written
communications.
  • Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft emails and
correspondence
  • A proactive, discreet, and dependable approach.
  • Good judgement in triaging communications and escalating matters appropriately.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), and familiarity with digital document management
and version control.
  • Ability to liaise confidently with a wide range of people, including senior academics, staff, students, and
external contacts.
  • Self-starter
  • Demonstrated discretion and reliability when handling confidential information.

The One Group