Conference/Business Development Administrator

Clare College has a very successful Conference Department and is looking for a Conference/Business Development Administrator to join the team.  The role is to develop and maintain the Conference business and to assist in the administration/marketing work within the office including supporting and assisting the Support Services team.  The Conference office deals with all aspects of the College's conference business and organises various College events.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive. 

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history. 

The annual salary will be up to £31,200 DOE. In addition to the basic salary the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, meals on duty and will have access to various other benefits, details of which are below. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.  

All applicants must complete the application and equal opportunities form and email these to Sally Hewings (sh435@cam.ac.uk).  The contents of the Equal Opportunities Form will not be disclosed to the selection or interview panels.  

The closing date is 13 October 2023 with interviews being held shortly afterwards.