The Clinical School Computing Service (CSCS) is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Project Coordinator to provide project coordination support for IT infrastructure and software development projects within the department and the Clinical School.
This includes management and oversight of all activities required to achieve the project scope and objectives, coordinating with teams which will be mostly internal or University department staff, as required. The role holder will be accountable to the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager for these projects and will ensure that different phases of the projects are delivered to the required standards of quality. This role will also project manage smaller departmental projects, under management and guidance of the Senior IT Project & Programme Manager.
CSCS is one of the largest IT service providers at the University of Cambridge and supports over 3,000 users, mostly at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Project Management and support plays a key proactive role in the continuous and efficient delivery of computing services with a focus on IT infrastructure and software development projects.
We are looking for a highly motivated and responsible individual with the following skills, abilities and experience:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of practical experience preferably IT related or project management.
- Experience in project coordination or project management role preferably in an IT context
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning & organisational skills
- Strong research, analysis and reporting skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project coordination or management involving a critical understanding and application of relevant project management methodologies.
- Experience of using Microsoft 365 Suite
- Experience of using Jira, Miro, Confluence or other tools in a project environment.
This is a hybrid role which requires onsite presence at the School of Clinical Medicine for a minimum of 3 days a week.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
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Please quote reference RY51431 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Key information
Department/location
Clinical School Computing Service
Salary
£33,951-£39,906
Reference
RY51431
Category
Assistant staff
Date published
19 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026