Assistant to the Finance Transformation Programme Director

The Finance Division is at the centre of a major transformation programme to modernise how the University manages and understands its finances, supporting world-leading education and research. As the programme moves towards the launch of a new finance system in May 2027, the Assistant to the Finance Transformation Programme Director will play a key role in supporting a high-profile function, working closely with senior leadership to ensure priorities, communications and operations run smoothly. 

The Role

This position provides high-level executive and programme support within a complex transformation environment. You will help ensure the effective operation of the Programme Director's office by managing priorities, coordinating activity, and maintaining the flow of information, decisions and actions. Working with senior colleagues across the University and external partners, you will support delivery by organising activity, managing competing demands, and keeping work aligned and on track. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Manage the Programme Director's diary, meetings and workflow
• Act as first point of contact, handling sensitive communications
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, and track actions
• Maintain systems and processes to support information flow
• Liaise with stakeholders to support programme delivery 

Your Skills 

• Experience in PA/EA or senior administrative roles
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Excellent written communication
• Discretion and sound judgement
• Strong IT and administrative skills

Benefits 

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health and mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. As a key member of the Finance Transformation Programme, the successful candidate will be required to work in the office three days a week. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2027 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Lauren Uttridge on lauren.uttridge@admin.cam.ac.uk. 

If you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 1 July 2026. The interview date for the role is 13 July 2026.

Please quote reference AG50046 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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

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