REF Administrator, School of Physical Sciences

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a REF Administrator to join the School of the Physical Sciences REF team, supporting REF2029 preparations across UoAs. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate data collection and verification, organise meetings, maintain records, and assist departments in meeting REF deadlines.

This role requires superb organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work with academics and professional services colleagues; hybrid working is

Qualifications

• Experience of working with research-related information, large datasets, or higher education processes would be advantageous.
• Highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection and verification for REF2029 across multiple UoAs.
• Organise meetings, maintain records and tracking systems for departments.
• Support governance and decision-making processes within the SPS REF team.

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a REF Administrator to join the School of the Physical Sciences REF team, supporting REF2029 preparations across UoAs. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate data collection and verification, organise meetings, maintain records, and assist departments in meeting REF deadlines.

This role requires superb organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work with academics and professional services colleagues; hybrid working is