The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking a PhD Administrator who will provide essential administrative support to the BHF 4-Year Multidisciplinary PhD Programme in Cardiovascular Research.

The role holder will also assist with administration for the Department's other PhD programme and studentships when required. The role focuses on organising and maintaining records, coordinating routine activities, supporting meetings, recruitment and events and ensuring the programme runs smoothly and efficiently. They will be responsible for managing the admissions process and programme lifecycle acting as a first point of contact for PhD Students in the department.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is educated to GCSE standard including English and Mathematics (or hold equivalent qualifications) or have equivalent experience.
• Has excellent organisational skills.
• Is confident using standard IT systems (email, Word, Excel, online meetings) and management of databases and editing websites
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working with the University administration and finance system (CAMSIS) would be desirable.

We can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals.
• The option to work in a hybrid fashion.
• Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine.
• Opportunities for career development.
• An excellent location, to the south of Cambridge.

The funding for this post is currently available until 31 July 2028.

This is a part-time 0.4 FTE post.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Stephen Clarke, Deputy Business and Operations Manager via phpc.hr@medschl.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.

The closing date for applications is midnight 19th July 2026

The interview for the role is week commencing 27th July 2026

Please quote reference RH50047 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.

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking a PhD Administrator who will provide essential administrative support to the BHF 4-Year Multidisciplinary PhD Programme in Cardiovascular Research.

The role holder will also assist with administration for the Department's other PhD programme and studentships when required. The role focuses on organising and maintaining records, coordinating routine activities, supporting meetings, recruitment and events and ensuring the programme runs smoothly and efficiently. They will be responsible for managing the admissions process and programme lifecycle acting as a first point of contact for PhD Students in the department.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is educated to GCSE standard including English and Mathematics (or hold equivalent qualifications) or have equivalent experience.
• Has excellent organisational skills.
• Is confident using standard IT systems (email, Word, Excel, online meetings) and management of databases and editing websites
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working with the University administration and finance system (CAMSIS) would be desirable.

We can offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals.
• The option to work in a hybrid fashion.
• Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine.
• Opportunities for career development.
• An excellent location, to the south of Cambridge.

The funding for this post is currently available until 31 July 2028.

This is a part-time 0.4 FTE post.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Stephen Clarke, Deputy Business and Operations Manager via phpc.hr@medschl.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.

The closing date for applications is midnight 19th July 2026

The interview for the role is week commencing 27th July 2026

Please quote reference RH50047 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.