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Visitors & HR Support Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Staff / Administration

2026-05-20

Location

Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Type

Part-time (0.6 FTE, 21.9 hours/week), Fixed-term (3 years)

Required Qualifications

Organised and proactive
Visitor inbox management
Processing visitor agreements and access requests
Compliance for international visitors
HR administrative support
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Visitors & HR Support Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge / School of Clinical Medicine / 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 are looking for an organised and proactive Administrator to support the HR team with visitor processing visitor access requests and managing contact lists across the Department. This role plays an important part in ensuring a seamless and positive experience for our visitors and colleagues, helping to create an environment where world class research can thrive.

Reporting to one of the HR Coordinators, you will join a friendly team of five HR professionals. You will work closely with colleagues across the Department, as well as the wider University such as the Compliance team, contributing to an efficient and supportive service.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the first point of contact and managing the departmental visitor inbox.
  • Processing visitor agreements and access requests in line with departmental procedures.
  • Ensuring compliance for international visitors where required.
  • Providing administrative support to the HR team during peak periods or staff absence.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your HR and administrative experience within a supportive, collaborative and dynamic environment.

This role is part-time at 0.6 FTE (21.9 hours per week) and offered on a 3-year fixed-term contract in the first instance, with flexibility around working patterns.

The HR team operates a hybrid working model, with a minimum office presence of two days per week and additional flexibility by arrangement.

Full details of the role and the benefits of working for the University of Cambridge can be found in the Further Particulars.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Alice Bedwell at hr@med.cam.ac.uk.

In your application, please tell us how you meet the essential criteria for the role and what's motivating you to apply.

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

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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.

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 RC49561 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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Frequently Asked Questions

📧What are the key responsibilities of the Visitors & HR Support Administrator role?

As the first point of contact, you will manage the departmental visitor inbox, process visitor agreements and access requests, ensure compliance for international visitors, and provide administrative support to the HR team during peak periods. This supports seamless experiences in the Department of Medicine. For more HR jobs in higher education, see HR roles.

What is the employment type, hours, and contract duration?

This is a part-time role at 0.6 FTE (21.9 hours per week) on a 3-year fixed-term contract. Flexibility around working patterns is available under a hybrid model with a minimum of two office days per week. Internal secondments are welcome.

🎓What qualifications or skills are essential for this HR Support Administrator position?

The role requires an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills. Experience in visitor processing, HR support, and compliance procedures is key. No specific qualifications listed, but suitability for administration jobs in academia is ideal. Build your profile with tips from academic CV guide.

📝How do I apply for the University of Cambridge Visitors & HR Support Administrator job?

Apply online via the recruitment system, quoting reference RC49561. Outline how you meet essential criteria and your motivation. Include referee details (one current line manager). Vacancy may close early. For administration jobs, explore admin opportunities or contact hr@med.cam.ac.uk for enquiries.

��Does this role offer visa sponsorship or hybrid working?

No visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. It features a hybrid working model with flexibility beyond two minimum office days per week in Cambridge. The University promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Check similar remote higher ed jobs at remote roles.

👥What is the reporting structure and team environment?

You report to an HR Coordinator in a friendly team of five HR professionals within the Department of Medicine, the largest in the School of Clinical Medicine. Collaborate with departmental colleagues and University teams like Compliance for efficient service.
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