Human Anatomy Centre Teaching Administrator/Technician

Department/Location: Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

The Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience is seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic person to join our friendly Human Anatomy Centre team. The facility delivers first and second year anatomy and neuroanatomy courses to an intake of around 320 pre-clinical medical students each year, and supports both research projects and external courses for a wide range of medical professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an interesting and varied technical and administrative role within a busy teaching environment. 

Reporting to the Human Anatomy Centre Manager, and joining a team of four other professional services staff, the role holder will provide technical support to help ensure the smooth running of the  Centre.  Duties will be  diverse and will primarily include providing administrative support to the Teaching and Bequeathal Office and technical support to the Dissecting Room. A further and important part of the role will be to assist with the implementation, audit and maintenance of Human Tissue Authority Standards within the Centre. For the right person there will be the flexibility to tailor aspects of the post to the role-holder's strengths and interests, whether administrative or technical. 

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal professionally and efficiently with enquiries from students, colleagues and associated professionals, and will work well in a small and inclusive team.  They will also be highly organised and have a flexible approach to work, with an ability to move between tasks at short notice to meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of basic software packages (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) and the ability to deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information is also essential. 

We are seeking to appoint a full-time colleague, but may be willing to consider applicants interested in part-time and/or flexible roles, depending on their other commitments. 

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Richard Lloyd, Human Anatomy Centre Manager rl643@cam.ac.uk. 

How to Apply 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above. 

On the online form, in the suitability for the role section, you should explain the reasons for your application and how your knowledge, skills and experience match the requirements of the role. The full contact details for two professional referees should be provided; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage, unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form. 

Closing date is midnight on 7 November 2024. Interviews are planned for Monday 18 November, however, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may call you for an interview, before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the position early if the available post is filled. 

Please quote reference PM43664 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.

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