University of Cambridge
Administrator/Personal Assistant (Part Time)
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About the Role
We are looking to recruit an experienced administrator to support Professor Matt Gaunt and his 25+ research group. Also, to support the CDT Programme for which Professor Gaunt is the Director, that is currently running in the department.
Responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Complex diary management
- Circulating and responding to frequently urgent information
- Complex travel arrangements
- Handling expense claims
- Arranging meetings
- Preparing documents, letters and reports
- Liaison with the Department, University and external stakeholders
- Dealing with the annual Research Fish submission
- Monitoring grant expenditure against budgets
- Updating the course website as required
- Providing full administrative assistance
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Requirements
The successful candidate will be educated to HND level or have the equivalent level of practical experience. With excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, they will have the ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, be highly competent in Microsoft Office, good time management and have the ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload.
Working Hours
This role is suitable for a minimum of 25 hours per week up to full time, days and hours to be worked will be negotiable on appointment if part time is preferred. However, there is an expectation the successful candidate will work in the department for a minimum of 4 days a week.
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Contact for Informal Queries
For informal queries please contact Emma Graham (ejg49@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA50310 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.
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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