Learning and Development Coordinator (Fixed Term)

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

Job summary

The University of Cambridge seeks a proactive Learning and Development Coordinator to support the CAM Doctoral Training Partnership. The role involves diverse administrative tasks, liaising with multiple stakeholders, and managing training and internship programmes. A strong background in administration and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Generous parental leave entitlement

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Proactive approach and ability to work independently.
• Sound understanding of high standards of administration.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the DTP.
• Serve as the main contact for student training opportunities.
• Administer the DTP's internship scheme.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

We are looking for an organised, proactive individual to help in this varied role. The Learning and Development Coordinator will work within the CAM Doctoral Training Partnership [DTP] to provide administrative support to the DTP with a particular focus on supporting Learning and Development.

The role will involve working as part of a small administrative team but liaising with a wider network of individuals in Faculties and Departments, the wider University, and with external partners. The role holder will be involved in many aspects of the DTP's business, from supporting committees, assisting with application calls, website management and internal communications.

In particular, they will be the main point of contact for students wishing to take up training and internship opportunities and will ensure that the extensive programme of training sessions, workshops, lectures and conferences available to students are administered professionally and efficiently. The role-holder will also be responsible for the administration of the DTP's internship scheme which arranges for students to collaborate with external organisations for a period of time during their PhD.

The successful candidate will be educated at least to A-level or equivalent and be able to demonstrate a proactive approach and an ability to work independently on multiple work streams.

They will have a sound understanding of what constitutes a good administration and high standards of accuracy and attention to detail. Highly competent in standard office software, they will have outstanding organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. This opportunity would be ideal for a self-starter who has the ability to work across a range of tasks with confidence and flexibility.

The post is full time, Mon-Fri. The School operates a hybrid working policy with an expectation to be in the office two days per week.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2027 in the first instance.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases.

Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays).

Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare).

An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution.

Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Emiko Priest, School Operations Manager in the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, email: [e-mail] , or via Teams

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, email: [e-mail]

Please quote reference AK46172 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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