About the job
Location: Innovate Cambridge, Cambridge
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (25 hours) considered
For part-time appointments, we are flexible on the working pattern, although ideally the successful candidate will be able to work Monday to Friday.
Reports to: Head of Operations and Partnerships
Application Process
Submit your CV and include a link to your 2–3-minute video pitch recorded via Loom.
(Applications without a video will not be considered.)
About the role
We're looking for an organised, proactive and highly professional Executive Assistant & Office Manager to become a central member of our team.
This is a varied role combining executive support, office management and operational coordination. You'll play a key role in supporting our senior leadership team while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Innovate Cambridge and The Glasshouse, Cambridge's innovation hub.
We're open to appointing either a full-time or part-time candidate, with responsibilities tailored to reflect the agreed working pattern.
What are we looking for?
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, proactive and comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
- An excellent communicator who enjoys making things happen behind the scenes.
- Experienced in executive support, office management or senior administration.
What will you do?
- Provide executive support to the CEO and Deputy CEO.
- Manage complex diaries, meetings and stakeholder communications.
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of The Glasshouse.
- Support office management, finance administration and onboarding.
- Help deliver meetings, events, programmes and visiting delegations.
- Act as a key point of contact for partners, members and visitors.
What’s in it for you?
- Work at the heart of one of the UK's leading innovation ecosystems.
- Be part of a small, ambitious team working with entrepreneurs, investors, universities, businesses and government.
- Gain exposure to high-profile programmes, international delegations and strategic partnerships.
- Enjoy genuine variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact.
- Competitive salary, performance-related bonus, pension contribution, generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
For full details, please view the full Job Description here: https://bit.ly/4yT9QZ7
How to Apply
Submit your CV and include a link to your 2–3-minute pitch-style video recorded via Loom as part of the application.
In your video, tell us:
· Why this role?
· Why now?
Loom link: https://www.loom.com/share/99d30063c8874f87b004d53b8099befd
Please note: Applicants who do not submit a CV and video will not be included in the selection process.
The application will be on a rolling basis and will close when we find a suitable applicant.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge CB2 1PH
