Departmental Administrator

4 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The School of Biological Sciences, a flourishing academic community that enjoys a world-class reputation for both teaching and research, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced administrator to join the team as Departmental Administrator at the Department of Pharmacology. The Departmental Administrator is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of all operational and administrative functions within the Department and supports the Head of the Department in achieving the Department's strategic aims and objectives in relation to governance, policy and business operations in support of teaching and research.

As an experienced manager, you will advise, manage, and motivate the Department's professional services staff, who deliver key support services in HR, finance, grants administration, teaching, buildings and facilities, health and safety, IT, internal and external communications, compliance, and other operational areas. You will also interact with both undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking taught and research-based courses with the Department.

You will utilise your communication and interpersonal skills, not only to build effective working relationships within your team, but also to develop and maintain effective working networks within the School of the Biological Sciences and the University's central administration. Experience of strategic planning and risk management, compliance, committee management, mentoring/coaching, project management, change management, problem solving, and conflict resolution is highly desirable.

Educated to at least degree level, the ideal applicant will be able to engage with the values and aspirations of a research-intensive Department, School and University. You will join us with the ability to handle a diverse and varied workload, with the ability to manage both projects and operational tasks concurrently. Experience in a senior administrative role within a Higher Education environment would be beneficial.

Further details can be found in the Further Particulars document.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The School of Biological Sciences holds an Athena SWAN bronze award, demonstrating a commitment to provide equal opportunities, values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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