Administrator (Full-time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for an organised and experienced administrator split between the Centre for Gender Studies and the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) in Cambridge.

The role covers course administration, centre communications, databases, events support, and general department administration, with interviews expected in early September 2026 and a two-year fixed-term appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support course administration across centres.
• Assist centre communications and maintain databases.
• Provide events administration for POLIS and Centre for Gender Studies.

Job description

Applications are invited for an organised and experienced administrator for the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS). This role will be split 50/50 covering two operational needs.

The Centre for Gender Studies requires an administrator to assist the Centre Coordinator in providing administrative support in various aspects of the organisation and running of the Centre including course administration, centre communications and databases.

The Department of Politics and International Studies requires the administrator to support events for the wider Department including events administration and communications and other general department administration.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 16 August 2026 [midnight 23.59 GMT].

The interviews are expected to take place on either 2nd or 3rd September 2026 in person.

Any informal queries regarding the role please contact Centre Coordinator Joanna Bush [e-mail] or the Business Operations Manager [e-mail]

Please quote reference UE50614 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.