HR Coordinator

Department of Medicine

Join a collaborative HR team at the heart of world-class medical research. The Department of Medicine is the largest department in the School of Clinical Medicine, supporting over 550 staff and students who deliver cutting-edge science and clinical innovation.

We're looking for an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working with people and solving problems. In this varied role, you'll provide friendly, accurate HR support across recruitment, payroll, and staff welfare. Reporting directly to the Department's Senior HR Coordinator, you will work in a team of five HR professionals. You will directly manage one team member, support their development, working together with the wider team to deliver outstanding service.

You'll work closely with colleagues across the Department and the wider University, building strong relationships and ensuring processes run smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your HR expertise and leadership skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Advising on HR policies and staff welfare.
• Managing payroll and HR administration.
• Line managing and supporting one team member.

For full details, see the Further Particulars.

The HR team operates hybrid working with a minimum office presence of two days per week, with flexibility for additional days as needed.

For informal enquiries, contact Jessica Nelson-Turner at hr@med.cam.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Key information

Department/location

Department of Medicine

Salary

£31,236-£35,608

Reference

RC48395

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

22 December 2025

Closing date

11 January 2026