Divisional Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced administrator to join the Divisional administrative office within the Civil Engineering Division, located in West Cambridge. You will coordinate and oversee the division's administration, supporting teaching and research activities and ensuring policies and processes run smoothly.

You will need a degree or Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and outstanding organisational and communication

Qualifications

• Degree level or Level 6 vocational qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced knowledge of administration and processes.
• Experience developing or reviewing administrative policies and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the administration and operation of the Division.
• Develop and maintain divisional administrative policy and processes.
• Support teaching and research activities to ensure smooth running.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level / Level 6 vocational qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced administrator to join our Divisional administrative office within the Department's Civil Engineering Division which is situated in the Civil Engineering Building in West Cambridge. The Divisional administrative office is the focal point for the Division and provides a full range of services including finance, HR, recruitment, facilities and student-related administrative functions for the Division.

Working closely with another Divisional Coordinator, and alongside the Divisional Administrator, you will coordinate and oversee the administration and operation of the Division, developing and maintaining divisional administrative policy and processes, to ensure smooth running of teaching and research activities in the Division.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualifications or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. You will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office and possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You should be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of administration and should have prior experience of developing/reviewing administrative processes and systems.

Maternity cover: This is a maternity cover post and is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 25 August 2026.

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.