REF Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a 0.2 FTE REF administrator. The role works directly with the Archaeology REF Committee Chair and members, liaising with central university support teams to ensure a timely REF submission.

We seek a highly organised, self-driven individual familiar with REF and open access compliance, competent with ICT, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Qualifications

• Experience with REF processes or research evaluation submissions.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Chair and Archaeology REF Committee and central support teams.
• Ensure a successful and timely delivery of the REF submission.
• Work at the interface of researchers and administrators with discretion.

Skills

Organised

Confidential handling

ICT competence

Liaison skills

Job description

The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research invites applications for a 0.2 FTE (7.3 hours/week)REF administrator.

The role holder will work directly with the Chair and members of the Archaeology REF Committee for the University of Cambridge, and act as liaison with central university support teams.

The appointee will join a thriving community of academics and professional staff, and work at the intersection between researchers and administrators to ensure a successful and timely delivery of our submission to REF.

We are seeking a highly organised, self-driven individual who is familiar with REF and open access compliance, competent with ICT, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

The working pattern will be quite flexible, and agreed with the line manager.

Starting date: 01/10/2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof Marcos Martinón-Torres ([e-mail]).

Please quote reference JC50840 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.