Academic ConnectCentre Coordinator for the Resource Efficiency Collective [Maternity Cover]
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Resource Efficiency Collective, led by Professor Jonathan Cullen, at the Department of Engineering's central Cambridge site.
The Centre Coordinator holds a senior administrative role within the team and is responsible for developing and maintaining the administrative policy and processes for the Resource Efficiency Collective to ensure the smooth running of research and teaching related activities. This involves managing project timelines and a budget, managing external partner networks, running workshop and conference events, assisting with bids for funding, and co-ordinating the group's HR and administrative processes.
Educated to degree level or an equivalent level of practical experience, you will have expertise in using various types of administration software as well as possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Previous administrative experience, including the use of systems to manage HR, IT, finances, communication, website curation and social media are essential requirements for this role.
Temporary cover: This is a maternity cover post which is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
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.
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The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026. If you have any queries regarding either the vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office in the first instance on hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or 01223 332615.
Please quote reference NM49134 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: Department of Engineering
- Salary: £33,951-£39,906
- Reference: NM49134
- Category: Assistant staff
- Date published: 17 March 2026
- Closing date: 31 March 2026
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