Business Coordinator

Are you an organizational wizard with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working independently while fostering strong relationships with colleagues? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

We are the Development and Alumni Relations team at the University of Cambridge, a dynamic group of individuals dedicated to realising the University's immense potential. While Cambridge's name and reputation are renowned worldwide, our workplace is down-to-earth and welcoming. We value your experience and are committed to recognising and appreciating your contributions.

The Opportunity: Business Coordinator  

As a Business Coordinator in our Enterprise Services team, you will be an essential member of our non-fundraising leadership team. Your role will involve providing exceptional organisational, executive, and administrative support, managing interactions with senior executives, external partners, and the wider office. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure our Leadership and Senior Management team is fully supported, draft responses to inquiries, prepare briefing notes, and facilitate efficient meetings. You will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support for processes and activities, as well as distinct and dedicated project management support to all non-fundraising areas within the Development and Alumni Relations office.

About You:

**Proven experience in administrative processes and systems.

**Able to thrive in a matrix environment.

**Experience working at an executive level and supporting Director-level individuals.

**Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience. 

Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools.

Join Us: 

The Development and Alumni Relations office has an outstanding track record of engaging Cambridge's global alumni community and securing philanthropic income for Collegiate University. It has overall responsibility for coordinating University-wide development campaigns, and raising funds to support Schools, Faculties, Departments, and other central University institutions. We work closely with Cambridge's 31 Colleges and our sister office, Cambridge in America, to maximize alumni engagement and fundraising with our constituencies across the globe. 

This role is based in central Cambridge, and we practice a hybrid working model where the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days a week

If you are ready to be part of an exciting team at one of the world's most prestigious universities, please apply online by October 15th. First-round interviews are expected to take place the week commencing October 23rd.

Please quote reference DH38509 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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