The University of Cambridge is seeking a Part-Time Administrative Assistant to join its renowned institution on a fixed-term basis. Based in Cambridge, this flexible role is for up to 24 hours per week, with working days negotiable but ideally including Fridays.
Ideal candidates will bring strong administrative, IT and communication skills, and be confident using Microsoft Office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the world’s leading universities and contribute to its outstanding academic environment.
About the University
The University of Cambridge is a public research university in Cambridge, England. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world, and the seventh-oldest globally. Cambridge is a member of the Coimbra Group, the G5, the International Alliance of Research Universities, the League of European Research Universities and the Russell Group of research-led British universities. It forms part of the ‘Golden Triangle’ of British universities
Position: Administrative Assistant
Salary: £23,881 – £24,344 a year
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Cambridge
About the Role
Applications are invited for a part-time Administrative Assistant in the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support on the EMBRACE study (http://ccge.medschl.cam.ac.uk/embrace/), a long term, multi-centre study which recruits from over 20 genetic clinics around the UK (there are currently over 15,000 subjects in the study). The study is funded by Cancer Research UK.
This post is based in the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology, which forms part of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. The Centre carries out research into inherited susceptibility to common cancers and conducts significant large-scale analyses both within the Centre and as part of ongoing collaborations. The Centre comprises some 25 staff, including research staff, statisticians, administrative staff and post graduate students as well as 2 – 3 visiting researchers each year.
Applicants should have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Office) and should be able to work effectively as part of a team.
Experience of working in a medical research environment and/or knowledge/understanding of medical terminology would be an advantage but is not essential.
This appointment is part-time (maximum of 24 hours/week), working days can be flexible but would ideally include Fridays.
The funding for this post is available for 1 year in the first instance, from commencement in post.
Location: Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre)
Informal enquiries can be made by email to Mrs Debra Frost (email: djsf2@medschl.cam.ac.uk)
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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
Closing date: 12th August 2025
Expected date for interview: 18th or 19th August 2025
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Please quote reference RS46721 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.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this role, please visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Application Deadline
August 12, 2025