University of Cambridge
Senior Secretary/PA (Part Time, Fixed Term)
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Job Title: Senior Secretary/Personal Assistant
The Department of Public Health & Primary Care is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Secretary/Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre Capacity Building Team and Professor Joanne McPeake.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, support research administration, maintain records and databases, and assist with financial and grant-related activities.
The Successful Applicant Will Have
- Proven secretarial and administrative experience.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Position Details
- Hours: Part-time at 17 hours per week.
- Duration: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2028.
- Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)
How to Apply
- Informal Enquiries: Professor Joanne McPeake via email phpc.hr@medschl.cam.ac.uk
- Application Process:
- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- Ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
- Include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
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Application Deadlines
- Closing Date: 9th September 2026
- Interview Date: 23rd September 2026
Reference Number
Please quote reference RH50765 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equal Opportunities
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Employment Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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