FTP Administrator

Department/Location: Finance Division, Greenwich House, Cambridge 

Join the Finance Transformation Programme at the University of Cambridge as an FTP Administrator, supporting the delivery of the programme. This role plays a key part in enabling a major institutional transformation programme, providing administrative and coordination support to programme activities. 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 June 2027 in the first instance. 

The Role 

Reporting to the FTP Project Manager, the FTP Administrator will undertake the administration operation of FTP and the projects within it to ensure smooth running of the Programme working within the project coordinator team. 

• Provide administrative support in various aspects of the unit/section or Department
• Organise meetings, prepare agenda and write minutes, assist with the drafting of documents such as reports and papers on various issues and speaking to various stakeholders as needed.
• Act as point of contact for enquiries to the Department/section/unit. Respond to enquiries, which may be detailed and/or non-routine in nature.
• Carry out general administration duties e.g. file, collect and process incoming and outgoing mail, collate letters and documents for mailing, book rooms, book accommodation.

Your Skills 

You will be a highly organised and confident professional with excellent drafting skills, strong judgement and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in a complex environment.

• Previous administrative experience to a high standard.
• Competent in standard software packages e.g. Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. 
• Excellent communication skills
• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent standard/NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of practical experience

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health and mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

Location 

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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

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

If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Fulvia Carotenuto, FTP Project Manager at Fulvia.Carotenuto@admin.cam.ac.uk 

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr_recruitment@admin.cam.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is 05 July 2026. 

The interview date for the role is 13 July 2026. 

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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