Development Administrator

Lucy Cavendish College, part of the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Development Administrator on a part-time basis. The Development Administrator will provide efficient fundraising and alumni relations support to the Development Office to build and enhance the development operation at Lucy Cavendish College.

Working within a friendly, purpose-driven team, you will play a key role in growing philanthropic support and be responsible for the database, keeping donor and alumni records current. You will assist with the coordination of a varied events programme ensuring an exceptional experience for supporters and guests, which may occasionally require some work in the evenings and weekends.

This new role is a superb opportunity for a proactive, collaborative and ambitious professional to join a small, dynamic team. With the ability to think creatively, you will have a close attention to detail and be committed to high professional standards. With previous administration experience, you will have strong IT skills and have experience of working in a customer focused environment.

The role is being offered on a 0.6 FTE basis over 22.5 hours per week. Ideally worked over 5 days Monday to Friday, we can also consider alternative days to suit both you and the College.

In return we can offer a benefits package including:

• 36 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Free meals on shift
• A 6% employer contributory pension scheme
• Free car parking (if available)
• Life assurance x3 salary
• A health cash back scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programme including free yoga and bootcamp sessions
• College gym
• College punt hire
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Agile Working (role dependant)

To learn more about this post or to make an informal enquiry please contact: the Alumni Relations and Events Officer at development@lucy.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday 24 November 2025, 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 2 December 2025

Job Description and Person Specification

Candidate Pack

Lucy Cavendish College is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. Candidates are requested to complete the Equality Opportunities Monitoring Form as part of their application. The information provided is anonymous and will not be used in considering your application or given to the selection panel.