Personal Assistant/Secretary (Part Time)

We are looking for a friendly competent PA/Secretary who is interested in supporting the work of the Director of a new institute for Research on Race, Anti-racism, Inequality and Social Exclusion (RAISE) on a part-time basis. The new institute aims to deliver a global, ambitious programme of research and impact that addresses the escalating challenge of racism and inequality and is part of the Department of Sociology.

The PA/Secretary is a new role supporting Professor Monica Moreno Figueroa and will be managed by the new Project Co-ordinator of the institute. The role holder will be confident dealing with people of all levels and from a variety of international backgrounds and experiences. They will be experienced in managing a range of email correspondence and calendar management. Experience of working in projects that are related to anti-racism or social justice, would be an advantage but is not essential.

Whilst working within the Department of Sociology the role-holder will have the excellent benefits of the University of Cambridge with generous holidays, a welcoming and inclusive environment and extensive development opportunities. Hybrid working (some office/some home) is possible.

Any application should clearly set out how you meet the Person Profile criteria listed in the Further Particulars (see below) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME and/or LGBTQ+ background for this vacancy.

Informal enquiries about the post may be addressed to Lara Gisborne at administrator@sociology.cam.ac.uk any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/42912.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17^th October 2023

Interviews will be held on Monday 30^th October 2023

Please quote reference JM38479 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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