HR Policy Team Coordinator (Part Time Internal Applicants Only)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge HR Policy Team is seeking an organised and proactive Co-ordinator to provide high-quality administrative, project coordination and communications support. You will coordinate meetings, manage project plans and documentation, maintain team communications, and support stakeholder engagement while handling confidential information with discretion.

Experience in HR administration, data analysis and producing reports is essential; A Level or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent;

Qualifications

• Administrative experience, ideally in an HR environment.
• Ability to coordinate meetings and consultations and maintain project plans.
• Experience with data, reporting and maintaining records with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and consultations and manage overarching project plans and documentation.
• Maintain team communications and support the management of the team's shared inbox.
• Collect, analyse and present data to inform policy development and update HR policy information on the website.

Skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

A Level standard

NVQ Level 3

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

MS Excel

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email / inbox management

Job description

The Human Resources Division is seeking an organised and proactive HR Policy Team Co-ordinator to provide high-quality administrative, project co-ordination and communications support to the HR Policy Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of University-wide HR policies and initiatives. Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will help ensure the efficient delivery of policy projects by coordinating activities, maintaining project documentation, managing communications and supporting stakeholder engagement.

Reporting to the HR Adviser (Policy and Industrial Relations), the postholder will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Policy Team, including coordinating meetings and consultations, managing overarching project plans and documentation, maintaining team communications and supporting the management of the team's shared inbox. The role will also involve collecting, analysing and presenting data to inform policy development and supporting the maintenance of HR policy information on the University's website.

The successful candidate will have relevant administrative experience, ideally gained within an HR environment, together with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be confident working with data, producing accurate reports and maintaining detailed records, while exercising discretion when handling confidential information. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will be educated to A Level standard, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or possess an equivalent level of practical experience. Experience of supporting projects, maintaining databases and spreadsheets, and taking accurate meeting notes or minutes is essential. Knowledge of HR processes and experience of dealing with HR-related queries would be advantageous.

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 security check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interviews for the role will be held: Week commencing 2 November 2026

Please quote reference AH51501 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.