St John's College

Events & Fellowship Administrator

Cambridge CB2 1TP

Key information

Pay
£31,347 to £34,006 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
27 Oct 2026
Closing date
16 Nov 2026

About this role

Salary

Between £31,347 - £34,006 p.a. (depending on experience) plus benefits

Job type

Permanent

Hours

36.25 hours per week (full time). Applications from candidates wishing to work 80–100% FTE (29–36.25 hours per week) will also be considered.

St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint an Events and Fellowship Administrator.

The postholder will be responsible for organising formal College feasts, dinners and other events hosted by the Master and Fellows, coordinating arrangements with internal departments and external guests. The role will also provide administrative support to the President, the Assistant to the President and the Secretary to the College Council, including matters relating to the Fellowship, alumni dining, Council and committees, and the administration of the College’s silver collection.

The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch, free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to eligibility criteria and availability and an Agile Working policy whereby eligible staff may be able to work remotely for up to 40% of their working hours.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9:00am on Monday, 16 November 2026. Interviews are expected to be held on Monday, 23 November 2026.