Business Administrator/Receptionist

University of Cambridge - Department of Pharmacology

Location:	Cambridge
Salary:	£25,249 to £27,319
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	28th January 2026
Closes:	11th February 2026
Job Ref:	PL48632

Location: Central Cambridge

The Department of Pharmacology, University of Cambridge, is seeking an efficient, organised and dedicated Business Administrator/Receptionist to join our Professional Services team.

The job holder will provide a reception and administrative support for the Department ensuring a welcoming and efficient service to visitors and staff, as well as facilitating the smooth operation of the professional services team. The job holder will work with a fellow Business Administrator/Receptionist to ensure cover throughout the working day.

As well as providing front of house services to anyone visiting the Pharmacology Department, the Business Administrator/Receptionist will also be responsible for general administrative duties such as incoming queries; photocopying, printing and scanning documents; assisting with data input when required; minute taking; producing reports; and assisting with organising events.

The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience/following office procedures and be competent in standard software packages (in particular Word, Excel and Outlook). A confident IT user with excellent organisational skills, the candidate should also possess good time management, communication and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone who is service-oriented and pro-active, able to use their own initiative as well as adhering to the collaborative environment that our department fosters. Candidates must be educated to at least A-level standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics at GCSE level.

This is a permanent full-time role. Due to the nature of the role, the postholder must be available to work in the office at all times, as flexible working will not be possible.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Informal enquiries are welcomed to Rianne Bruty pa@phar.cam.ac.uk

For enquiries about the online application process, please contact the HR Team, hr@phar.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PL48632 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.