Executive Assistant – Temporary Hybrid Role

About the role

We are looking for an immediately available Executive Assistant to support a senior executive at a leading Cambridge institution. The role is temporary (approximately two months) and offers a hybrid working arrangement. You will manage a complex diary, coordinate meetings and travel, and provide high‑level administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the senior executive’s diary, prioritising competing demands and resolving scheduling conflicts.
• Handle a high volume of meeting requests, prepare agendas, briefing packs and meeting papers.
• Draft, proofread and circulate correspondence, letters and briefing notes.
• Monitor email inboxes, triage urgent matters and ensure follow‑up actions are completed.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and logistics.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and handle high‑profile contacts with discretion.
• Provide general office support, including document preparation and ad‑hoc project assistance.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting directors or senior executives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive “can‑do” attitude.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional handling of confidential and sensitive information.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Hybrid working with the possibility to work remotely part of the week.
• Competitive hourly rate of £17.80.
• Opportunity to work with senior leadership in a prestigious academic environment.