HR Coordinator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge seeks a proactive HR professional to join their Department of Oncology. This role involves leading recruitment efforts, providing HR policy advice, and managing an HR Administrator. The ideal candidate should possess HR experience, excellent communication, and a strong work ethic. A flexible working environment is offered, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The salary ranges from £31,236 to £35,608 per annum, and queries can be directed to the Business and Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• HR coordinator and administrator role experience is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with HR policy and regulatory changes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment matters.
• Provide clear advice on HR policy and employment relations.
• Manage the HR Administrator.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Ability to learn new skills

Job description

Are you a proactive and approachable HR professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a friendly team supporting ground‑breaking cancer research? Join us in the Department of Oncology, based at the newly refurbished Early Cancer Institute on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy variety in your day‑to‑day tasks, and are passionate about people and processes, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking the lead on recruitment matters
• Providing clear and accurate advice to staff on HR policy and employment relations issues
• Line management of the HR Administrator
• Providing a helpful and accurate service regarding contractual changes, payroll changes and relevant HR reports

The ideal candidate will have HR coordinator and administrator role experience, excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic as well as the ability and motivation to learn new skills and keep abreast of new policy and regulatory changes.

You should be able to work autonomously and will benefit from support from the HR team at the School of Clinical Medicine, alongside expert advice provided by the central University teams (e.g. New Appointments, Payroll and Compliance).

We operate a flexible working environment and are open to a range of contact hours and working patterns. Due to the need to foster a good understanding of the department and build relationships this role does require a minimum of 3 days/week in the office.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a health assessment.

Closing Date:

5th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Viv Ronco, Business and Operations Manager - [e-mail]

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RD48829 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.

£31,236 to £35,608 per annum