We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, pro-active and efficient Coordinator to join our growing team, to coordinate, develop and oversee administrative operations in support of the work of the Technician Team. This varied and busy position is new and will play a key role in supporting this growing team in the successful delivery of the University's Technician Commitment Action Plan, a sector wide initiative.
Learning and Development (L&D) supports excellence in learning, teaching and research at the University of Cambridge by providing professional, vocational and leadership development for 13,000+ university staff, in line with the University's wider mission and strategy.
The Role:
As Coordinator you will provide excellent administration and support to ensure a high level of service delivery. As part of this, you will work with colleagues to review and apply continuous improvement principles to ensure administration procedures are as effective and efficient as possible.
You will be responsible for coordinating and organising Technician Commitment Action Plan (TCAP) activity and administration and act as a first point of contact for enquiries.
You will assist with production of reports by gathering and analysis of data and carry out some financial administration.
You will work closely with the other members of the team to organise events and produce promotional materials. This includes maintaining and updating the Technician website.
About you:
As the ideal candidate for this role, you will join us with:
Excellent planning and organisational skills;
Experience of using standard Microsoft Office software to an intermediate or advanced level e.g. Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook and MS Teams;
Good problem-solving skills;
Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below. Please note that in addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.
Benefits of working at Cambridge include:
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo both a basic disclosure (criminal records check) and a security check.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: John Nicolson, Technician Development Advisor at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd November 2024.
The interview date is Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Please quote reference AH43659 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.
Further informationHuman Resources Division, Central Cambridge
Salary£29,605-£33,966
ReferenceAH43659
CategoryAssistant staff
Published18 October 2024
Closing date3 November 2024