Governance and Ethics Co-ordinator

Location: Central Cambridge

The Opportunity

This role carries significant responsibility for ensuring the effective governance and administration of the School of Biological Sciences and the and day-to-day operation of the School Office. Acting as a central point of coordination, the postholder provides high-level administrative and organisational support to key committees and institutional processes, including the School Council, Research Ethics Committees, and Academic Career Pathways schemes. The role is critical in maintaining compliance with University policies and regulatory requirements, enabling smooth delivery of HR processes, and supporting strategic decision-making through accurate record-keeping, reporting, and communication. The role is a vital support for effective running of the School Office through development and implementation of robust administrative systems and processes.

About You

You will be a self-starter who enjoys working independently within a busy and well-connected team. You will have excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex processes simultaneously. You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with academic staff, senior leaders, committees, and central services. You will be a collaborative team player, able to provide clear guidance and support to others, with an interest in contributing proactively to continuous improvement of administrative systems, processes, and practices. You will also have a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

Experience in servicing formal committees, HR administration, and process improvement will be highly advantageous. You will be a confident and experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint, with the ability to utilise digital tools to enhance efficiency.

This position is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take on responsibility and gain varied experience, to further develop a career in University professional services.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 41 days paid leave.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution.
• Travel benefits and retail discounts.

Additional information regarding the role may be found within the Further Particulars via the link Further Information. Your covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) including relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

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. Some elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

The appointment will be a permanent position.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered flexible working arrangements.

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

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting the Assistant Senior Secretary of the School of the Biological Sciences, Harrie Palmer, on harrie.palmer@cam.ac.uk.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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