Become part of a supportive HR team that plays a vital role in enabling world-class medical research. As the largest department in the School of Clinical Medicine, the Department of Medicine supports 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 problem solving. In this varied role, you'll provide friendly, accurate HR support across recruitment, payroll, visitors 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, and work together with the wider team to deliver an 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.
-Coordinating visiting researchers.
-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.
We encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
For informal enquiries, contact Jessica Nelson-Turner at hr@med.cam.ac.uk.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
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.
Please quote reference RC51581 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
Department of Medicine
Salary
£31,861-£36,320
Reference
RC51581
Category
Assistant staff
Date published
2 November 2026
Closing date
15 November 2026