PA and Office Administrator (Fixed Term)

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) invites applications for the role of PA and Office Administrator (Grade 5). This is a full-time, fixed-term post with funding for two years, starting 2 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The role supports the Director and senior leadership, oversees office management, and coordinates an extensive visitor and affiliate programme, seminars and events, with occasional home-working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Relevant administrative experience and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience providing PA support to senior leadership is desirable.
• Strong coordination and communication abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide PA support for the Director and senior leadership team.
• Oversee office management tasks and daily administrative operations.
• Coordinate visitor and affiliate programmes, internal seminars and events.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Applications are invited for the role of PA and Office Administrator (Grade 5) at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER). An exciting opportunity has arisen within the core administrative team, supporting the work of CSER, and joining a growing core team across the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH).

This is a full-time, fixed-term post where funding is available for two years in the first instance. The expected start date for this role is Monday 2 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Due to the nature of this role, the role holder will be expected to work from the CSER office Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to work from home during quieter periods, to be agreed with the line manager.

Reporting to the Centre Co-ordinator, the role will largely focus on PA support for the Director and other members of the senior leadership team, office management, and managing an extensive visitor and affiliate programme, as well as organising internal seminars and events, and other activities to support the day-to-day running of CSER. This is a diverse and dynamic position, and the role holder may be asked to undertake other duties as appropriate.

The post holder is expected to take a proactive and flexible approach to their work and will have relevant administrative experience and excellent organisational skills.

More information about the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk can be found here: https://www.cser.ac.uk

Further details about this role can be found in the 'Further Information' document located in the top left-hand corner of this advertisement.

Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Sunday 20 September 2026. Interviews are planned to take place in October 2026, subject to change.

Please quote reference GO50749 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.