Academic ConnectResearch Group Administrator [Temporary Cover]
Research Group Administrator [Temporary Cover]
Applications are invited for a Maternity Cover Research Group Administrator within the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy.
This is an exciting and varied post primarily dedicated to supporting the departments Principal Investigators (PI) with a secretarial service covering a variety of areas such as: research grant applications, diary management, arranging travel (with associated risk assessments) or conferences, maintaining research group records, collating and preparing staff timesheets and budget monitoring. The Research Group Administrator is a key staff member ensuring PI's receive the operational support they need to produce world class research.
The postholder will be supported by, and liaise with, several other members of the Department's administrative team, such as Finance, Grants, HR, Procurement and the other Research Group Administrators.
The successful candidate will possess:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- An ability to handle confidential information in line with data protection requirements.
- Familiarity and confidence with digital administrative systems (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Initiative and the ability to work independently
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Although experience in Higher Education is advantageous, applications from individuals with transferable skills are welcome, since full training will be provided, where required.
For the job responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the below linked Further Particulars.
If you feel that you do not fully meet any criteria, we would still like to hear from you, we welcome applications from developing administrators looking for their next step.
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 years or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
This a full time role, but part-time hours will be considered, hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Jeanne Estabel, Business and Operations Manager, Email: dept-administrator@msm.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Luke Suckling, HR Coordinator, Email: hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference LJ49013 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.
Key information
Department/location
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy
Salary
£27,319-£31,236
Reference
LJ49013
Category
Date published
7 March 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026
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