Senior HR Co-ordinator

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences is a progressive academic research Department studying the nervous system to find new treatments for neurological disorders such as Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. We also study neurosurgical topics, addressing care and patient support for those affected by traumatic brain injury and other disorders of the nervous system. Research from the Department has real life impact, and we now have an exciting opportunity for an established HR professional to support this impact in the position of Senior HR Coordinator.

Working in partnership with the Department Business Management Team, the Senior HR coordinator will manage all HR matters such as; the employee life cycle, HR processes and systems, and HR service improvement and initiatives. They will collaborate with HR colleagues internally and externally to the University to deliver efficient and friendly HR support. 

This post will lead the existing HR Team whilst seeking to build on the Department's reputation for valuing staff and enhancing the positive working culture for all. 

The role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and on confirmation of your appointment, the successful candidate will adopt the Department's hybrid working model, consisting of days of work alongside other members of the Operations Team on site and days working from home. 

If you a HR professional with a CIPD level 5 diploma or experience in a similar role, and you are looking for an HR role in which you can make a difference then please apply to join us by following the link below.

Informal enquiries about the position can be submitted by email to Jonathan Hall, Department Business Operations Manager. jdh79@medschl.cam.ac.uk 

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

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: 11th September 2025

Interview date: 24th/25th September 2025

Please quote reference ZE46963 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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