Interim Senior Administrative Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

41 days leave

Pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Travel discounts

Childcare options

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for an interim administrative role to cover absences across the University. Assignments will be short (usually three to six months) and may move between six Schools and central divisions depending on need.

The post is fixed-term with a 12-month initial funding window. The role encompasses managing professional services staff, financial and research grant administration, HR activities, space management, and health and safety oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior administrative role.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Advanced knowledge of Higher Education Administration involving a critical understanding of relevant theory and/or principles.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability and confidence to cope with uncertainty and pressured situations.
• Ability to build relationships and establish credibility.

Responsibilities

• Managing professional services colleagues.
• Financial and research grant administration.
• Managing the administration of HR related activities.
• Managing the use of office space, overseeing and coordinating maintenance and refurbishments.
• Overseeing health and safety in the office.
• Managing administration projects.
• Representing the administrative office at Senior Management Team meetings as needed.

Skills

Staff management

Senior administration

Higher education administration

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for an interim administrative role to cover absences across the University. Assignments will be short (usually three to six months) and may move between six Schools and central divisions depending on need.

The post is fixed-term with a 12-month initial funding window. The role encompasses managing professional services staff, financial and research grant administration, HR activities, space management, and health and safety oversight.