Postgraduate Office Administrator (Part Time)

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and friendly team as a Postgraduate Office Administrator. The post is required to provide support for the running of two summer internship programmes, managed by the School of Biological Sciences, as well as support across all PG activity including the Faculty Degree Committee.  Support on the internship programmes will include aiding in the recruitment process, assisting with the day-to-day running of the programmes, communicating with interns, and preparations for an annual 3-day symposium.

The role holder will work closely with the Internship Programmes Coordinator as well as the Head of Postgraduate Administration and colleagues in the School of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Office. The postholder will be required to attend a Cambridge-based European Symposium in early September, including support on the day and in the run up to the event.  The role holder will act as a key point of contact for queries from interns, colleges, academic and administrative staff, and will liaise with external partners in the run up to the annual symposium.

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff. If you think that describes you then this is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and skilled environment, so apply today or contact Julie Davies Julie.Davies@admin.cam.ac.uk  for an informal discussion about the role.

Essential skills for this post are:

- Willingness to be flexible and versatile

- Highly organised

- Capacity to remain patient and tactful at all times and maintain confidentiality

- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and learn new skills quickly

- Good IT skills

- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

The position is 0.8 FTE, permanent and available from 1 February 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 20th January.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Please quote reference PA44422 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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