HR Assistant [Temporary Cover]

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Staff benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an HR Assistant to support colleagues across Education Services. This fixed-term role (to 31 August 2027) offers a friendly team environment and opportunities to develop practical HR experience.

We welcome flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage diversity in applicants. The role focuses on recruitment support, casual worker administration, records management and handling routine HR queries, with strong emphasis on discretion and professional

Qualifications

• Experience in HR admin and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to organise workload and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and develop HR skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities.
• Administer casual worker arrangements.
• Maintain accurate HR records.
• Respond to routine HR queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Fixed-term: 31 August 2027.Are you organised, approachable and interested in building your HR experience?We are looking for an HR Assistant to support colleagues across Education Services. As part of our friendly Business and Operations team, you will help provide a responsive, reliable and professional HR service.You will support recruitment, administer casual worker arrangements, maintain accurate records and respond to routine HR queries.This role would suit someone who:Enjoys providing a helpful and professional serviceCan organise and prioritise their workload effectivelyCommunicates clearly and professionallyPays close attention to detailWorks well with othersHandles sensitive information with discretionPrevious HR experience would be an advantage, but strong administrative skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are equally important.What we can offerYou will join a friendly and supportive team, with opportunities to build practical HR experience and develop your skills. We offer:A varied role supporting colleagues across Education ServicesTraining and ongoing development opportunitiesSupport from experienced HR and Business and Operations colleaguesFlexible working arrangements, where operationally possibleA generous annual leave allowance and pension schemeAccess to University wellbeing services and staff benefitsWe welcome applications from candidates seeking to work between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE. We will ask more information about your preferred pattern of employment if you are shortlisted.Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail] quote reference AC51202 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.Apply online