The Role

We are looking for a Tutorial Assistant to join the College Office, responsible for providing excellent operational and administrative support to the student focused activities undertaken by the College Office.

The successful candidate will undertake responsibilities such as handling correspondence as the first line of response for enquiries, undertaking the organisation of events and providing support during examination periods. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for 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). Our gardens are widely renowned as some of the best in Cambridge and are valued by all members of the College, as well as our guests. 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

The annual salary will be up to £26,000 p.a. DOE. In addition to the basic salary, the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, meals on duty and will have access to various other benefits, details of which are below. We also offer membership of the pension contribution scheme and parking.  

This is is a fixed term contract with an end date of 1 September 2025. 

The hours of work for this position is 36.25 hours per week.

The Application Process

The Job Description and Person Specification is below. 

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 is 9th May 2024 with interviews being held on the 20th May 2024.