"Department Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term)"

Do you have experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

This is new and exciting opportunity to join the University Department of Haematology. You will provide efficient admin support to a small group of senior staff in Haematology and will be part of the joint Haematology and Stem Cells Institute professional services team.

This role will be based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with scope for working in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a well organised and enthusiastic person to take on this important role. You will provide secretarial support to a number of Senior Group Leaders and also support some department activities. You will also be responsible for a wide range of communication on behalf of the Department, both internal and external, as well as supporting other group leader research activity including grants and team administration.

Previous experience of similar roles is essential. You should be educated to 'A' level standard with excellent organisation, communication and written English skills. We are looking for someone with a flexible and adaptable 'can do' attitude to work, who has the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and to tight deadlines. You will be required to prioritise and act on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required as is previous experience of maintaining websites or the ability to acquire these skills.

Informal enquiries about the post are also welcome via email to Danielle Daft on dmj34@cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. Please 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. Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. Closing date: 3rd September 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed Please quote reference RB47025 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.