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Admin Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Assistant staff

17 May 2026

Location

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Part-time (18.5 hours/week), Fixed-term to 31 July 2027

Salary

£31,236-£35,608 pro rata

Required Qualifications

Highly organised
Proactive mindset
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Manage competing priorities
Team collaboration

Research Areas

Digital Humanities
Data Schools
Visiting Scholars
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Admin Coordinator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Cambridge Digital Humanities is seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Administrator to join our professional services team in a dynamic academic environment. The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week) and fixed term to 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

This varied role sits at the heart of the research centre, leading the administration of our Data Schools and Visiting Scholar programmes while supporting key academic processes. You will coordinate end-to-end visiting arrangements, ensuring compliance with University and immigration requirements, and play for a key role in delivering a welcoming and well-managed experience for scholars from around the world.

Alongside this, you will contribute to the smooth running of the Department through flexible administrative support, assisting with short course and data school registrations, finance tasks, helping academics plan research trips, and providing cross-team support during peak periods.

You will be a highly organised and reliable administrator with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team, you will bring sound judgement, a proactive mindset, and a flexible approach to a busy and evolving environment.

With excellent communication skills, you will engage confidently with academics, students, and international visitors, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a strong service focus. A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to support colleagues are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support within a world-leading academic institution.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 17 May 2026. Interviews will be held in the first week of June, subject to change.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: recruitment@cdh.cam.ac.uk

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference VM49525 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.

Key information

Department/location

Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Salary

£31,236-£35,608 pro rata

Reference

VM49525

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

30 April 2026

Closing date

17 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Admin Coordinator role?

The role leads administration for Data Schools and Visiting Scholar programmes, coordinating end-to-end visiting arrangements with University and immigration compliance. Additional duties include short course registrations, finance tasks, research trip planning, and cross-team support. Explore more administration jobs or higher ed admin roles for similar opportunities.

🎓What qualifications and skills are required?

Candidates need to be highly organised, proactive, and collaborative with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and a flexible approach in a busy academic environment are essential. No specific qualifications listed, but experience in administration is implied. Check higher ed career advice for tips.

💰What is the salary, hours, and contract duration?

Salary is £31,236-£35,608 pro rata for 18.5 hours per week. The position is fixed-term until 31 July 2027 in the first instance. View university salaries for comparisons in Cambridge.

📝How do I apply for this Admin Coordinator position?

Click the 'Apply' button to register with the University of Cambridge recruitment system and submit online. Quote reference VM49525. Closing date: 17 May 2026. Informal enquiries to recruitment@cdh.cam.ac.uk. Application queries to sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk. Prepare with our free resume template.

🌍Does this role offer visa sponsorship or relocation support?

The University of Cambridge requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK. No visa sponsorship mentioned for this part-time admin role. Ensure eligibility before applying. See higher ed jobs for UK-based opportunities.

🏛️What is Cambridge Digital Humanities and the work environment?

Part of the Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, it supports a dynamic academic environment with research centres. Expect variety, teamwork, and high-quality support in a world-leading institution. Learn more via research jobs or department links.
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