HR Coordinator [Temporary Cover]

Are you looking to build your HR career in an institution that is home to some of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials?

Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives (CULA) house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects.

The role

Our HR team are looking for a motivated, detail-orientated, and organised HR Coordinator to join us on a 12-month basis. This opportunity will provide exposure to a wide range of HR-related duties for 450+ colleagues across 30+ sites.

You will work alongside our HR & Recruitment Administrator in supporting CULA colleagues through the entire employee lifecycle, and work closely with our HR Manager and HR Business Partner in the delivery of key projects and initiatives.

As a HR Coordinator you will

• Have a keen eye for detail; ensure process steps are followed accurately and within set timelines.
• Coordinate our shared HR inboxes; organise and prioritise queries, escalating to the appropriate team member(s) as needed.
• Provide data and insights into key HR-related topics such as appraisals, probation, and training.
• Provide guidance to CULA colleagues around HR policies and process, with a particular focus on recruitment and absence management.
• Oversee the administration of arranging visitors and volunteers at CULA.
• Support the HR Manager and HR Business Partner in developing and delivering HR projects.
• Carry out general administration relating to HR processes, using our HR systems and local databases.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in an environment which requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• An organised approach, with the ability to manage and prioritise competing demands.
• A diligent service-oriented focus, maintaining a high standard of HR support across CULA.
• An ability to communicate effectively across all levels, with experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships.
• An interest in continuous improvement, supporting improvements to our processes and services.
• Experience in collating and presenting data.

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities such as part-time hours, job shares, and staggered hours.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
• Discounts on major retailers.
• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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

For informal enquiries please contact Rob Millington, HR Manager, on rm940@cam.ac.uk.

Interview date: Tuesday 28 or Wednesday 29 July 2026

For further details please refer to the Further Particulars, click the 'Apply' button above. 

Please quote reference VE50171 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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