Administrator (Fixed Term)

The post is offered to internal candidates of the University only.

An opportunity has become available at UIS for an experienced Administrator to join the Information and Cyber Security Team. In this role, you will work closely with the team to provide efficient and high-quality administrative support for the cyber security risk reduction programme.

You will be responsible for coordinating security testing to Colleges. A key aspect of the role is acting as the central point of liaison between external service providers, internal colleagues and colleges across the University to plan and schedule security testing activities, including annual penetration testing cycles. You will support effective communication between all parties, ensuring that testing is carried out according to schedule and that outcomes are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timeframes.

Additionally, you will be delivering administrative support for staff and students in relation to cyber security compliance. This includes the timely preparation, dissemination and maintenance of compliance training, as well as producing regular reports for key stakeholders.

Given the breadth of the role, you will need to be highly organised and confident in managing multiple stakeholders and enquiries across the collegiate University. You will also provide wider administrative support to the team as required.

You will need to be highly organised as this role has many aspects to it dealing with stakeholders across the collegiate University in relation to the course and related enquiries. You will also provide additional administrative support to the team as required.

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience and strong interpersonal skills demonstrating a proactive, helpful and service-oriented attitude. You will be proficient in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel and Outlook. Well-developed organisational skills, clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal), and a high degree of self-motivation are essential. You must be able to work with a high level of accuracy, have good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

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

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Dr Gabriela Ahmadi-Assalemi ga429@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference VC49523 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: University Information Services
• Salary: £31,236-£35,608
• Reference: VC49523
• Category: Assistant staff
• Date published: 27 April 2026
• Closing date: 11 May 2026

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