Career Support Officer and Office Administrator

The Role

The Career Support Officer and Office Administrator plays a critical role in not only maintaining the office but building mutual beneficial, lifelong relationships with alumni and supporters. The role holder will take the lead in building a program to support the Careers Tutor in delivering a careers service that leverages the involvement of the College’s alumni community to complement the service offered by the University Careers Service.

In addition, the postholder is a pivotal member of the Development Office team, providing administrative support to the Development Director and other team members across a wide range of development activities including fundraising and events. The post holder is also the first point of contact for general enquiries via email and phone and underpins the smooth running of the office. 

The hours of work for this role will be 21.75 to 29 per week (0.6 - 0.8 FTE). This is a fixed term contract for two years. 

Clare is 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). 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. 

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration will be between £28,000 and £30,000 pro rata depending on experience. There will be a six- month probationary period. The role holder will be eligible to join the College’s contributory pension scheme after three months’ service. Lunch is available.

The Application Process

Please find the further particulars and application form by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

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

The closing date for applications is on 16 January 2026 however we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we find a suitable candidate. 

h probationary period. The role holder will be eligible to join the College’s contributory pension scheme after three months’ service. Lunch is available. Clare College is a non-smoking environment.

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