HR Administrative Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is now recruiting a full-time, permanent HR Administrative Assistant who will support the smooth running of key administrative functions within the Department, primarily assisting the HR Administrator and the HR Manager, with occasional support to other managers and academic staff.

In particular, the post holder will assist the HR Administrator and HR Manager, and at times the Postgraduate Administrator by taking lead responsibility for particular aspects of HR, graduate administration, and research-related matters and procedures, also providing general assistance in these areas as may be required.

The HR Administrative Assistant might be asked to cover reception during short breaks and during short-term absences, with the approval of the HR Administrator. They will also provide ad hoc general administrative support to members of the Department (such as assisting with arranging meetings, making meeting room bookings, taking minutes, preparing documents).

The post holder is expected to take a proactive and flexible approach to their work and will have relevant administrative experience and excellent organisational skills. Experience of working within higher education in a related area or previous experience within the University of Cambridge would be an advantage.

The post is full-time, working 36.5 hours per week over 5 weekdays. This role is office-based at the start of the employment to provide face-to-face support for queries, but also to facilitate learning. However, there could be some degree of flexibility over the contractual hours and times.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Mr Vito Candela, HR Administrator, at [e-mail].

Applications closing dates 5th of May 2025. Please quote reference NQ45722 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.