Master’s PA

Fixed Term Appointment starting as soon as possible up to 31 December 2023

Range £30,497 – £36,382 per annum

Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge is seeking to appoint an experienced Personal Assistant to support its Master. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills as they will be central to the communication with Fellows, Staff, Students, Alumni and external stakeholders.

The successful applicant should have experience as a personal assistant, strong IT skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently, use discretion, and prioritise work. They must also have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Sidney Sussex was founded in 1596 and is, therefore, one of the traditional Cambridge Colleges. While we may be old in terms of our foundation, we are a forward-looking College enjoying excellent facilities in a very attractive central Cambridge location and with a strong sense of community for all who work or study here.

This is a full time involving 37.5 hours per week. This is a fixed term appointment starting as soon as possible up to 31 December 2023. The salary is based on points 38 to 44 of the University’s single salary spine, currently equating £30,497 - £36,382 per annum.

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; an excellent contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and subsidised membership of the College gym facilities.

A job description, person specification and application form are available on the College website at https://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/vacancies. In order to apply, please complete and submit an application form with a covering letter outlining your suitability to jobs@sid.cam.ac.uk by the closing date below. Alternatively, applications can be posted to the HR Department at Sidney Sussex College, Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HU.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11 July 2022. Interviews planned to be held week commencing 18 July 2022. Any offer of appointment is subject to: the receipt of two satisfactory references; verification of identity and qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity and supports and encourages under-represented groups and values diversity for Women, Black and Minority Ethnic, Disabled and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender applicants.