Deputy Business Lead for myHR Readiness (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30th June 2027

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 13,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

• The myHR Readiness portfolio is a collection of 17 workstreams that aims to ensure that our current HR systems meet critical business needs. We aim to improve and simplify some of the HR processes that matter most to colleagues, whilst also preparing for the transition to the University's new HR and payroll system, myHR.
• An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Deputy Business Lead to join the portfolio team and support the effective delivery of this large-scale change.

The Role

As the Deputy Business Lead, you will play a pivotal role in scoping and delivering system and process solutions across the myHR Readiness portfolio.

You will work closely with the myHR Readiness Business Leads, and collaborate with our cross-functional myHR Readiness team, to translate business needs into effective, user-focused solutions. Activities will include researching requirements, contributing to design decisions, managing risks and issues, preparing proposals, and tracking delivery across multiple workstreams.

You will help shape meaningful engagement with stakeholders across the University, contributing to working groups, governance bodies, committees and active user communities. You'll ensure that changes are clearly communicated and embedded smoothly to enable the adoption of new ways of working.

About you

To succeed in this role, your knowledge and experience will include:

• Experience as an HR professional with up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and/or University HR procedures.
• A proven track record of contributing to or leading improvements in HR processes, systems or service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to people at all levels and produce high-quality documents.
• Well-developed project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational practicality.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills across all stakeholder groups, including system and process users.
• An understanding of change management principles and how to support teams through change.

Further information about the requirements for the role is available via the link below.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of living increases
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Generous family-friendly policies friendly policies
• A competitive pension scheme
• Travel benefits and retail discounts

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting staff to thrive professionally and personally. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, with arrangements discussed with the recruiting manager.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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.

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

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Liz Timperley-Preece via liz.timperley-preece@admin.cam.ac.uk

Vacancy Reference: AH48775

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9 March 2026 (TBC)

Please quote reference AH48775 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.

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Key information

Department/location
Human Resources Division

Salary
£42,254-£56,535

Reference
AH48775

Category
Academic-related

Date published
12 February 2026

Closing date
1 March 2026

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