HR Administrator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Sainsbury Laboratory

Location:CambridgeSalary:£27,319 to £31,236Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:6th November 2025Closes:19th November 2025Job Ref:PT47810

We are looking to recruit an HR Administrator to join our small team at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University.

Your responsibilities will include performing general HR administration duties, using the University's HR information systems and coordinating the appraisal process. You will act as the first point for contact for HR related queries, such as advising on holiday entitlement and sick leave processes. You will also support recruitment, including advising on the recruitment process, setting up interviews and obtaining references, preparing documentation and carrying out right to work checks.

You must be educated to a minimum of A-level standard/NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience. You must also have previous HR or general administrative experience in a large organisation.

Our successful applicant will be a strong team player, keen to work in a highly collaborative set-up. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a wide range of people. You will be proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and to prioritise your own workload. You will also be highly solution orientated and work with a high attention to detail.

You must be competent in using all standard IT packages including Microsoft Office. A willingness to learn is essential, alongside knowledge of the principles of HR practice, ideally in an educational setting. Experience of using the University's HR systems is highly desirable.

The Laboratory provides a welcoming and collaborative environment with a wide-range of family-friendly benefits and development opportunities. More about the Sainsbury Laboratory and details of what the University offers to employees, can be found at: http://www.slcu.cam.ac.uk/

The post is available immediately.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2026 in the first instance.

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

For questions regarding the application process, please email HR@slcu.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference PT47810 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.