HR Case Management Coordinator [Temporary Cover]

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 12,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

The Case Management team are responsible for the management of formal employee relations cases in one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the UK.

We encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team and the HR Case Management Coordinator will be a key role, leading on the effective coordination of complex and sensitive case management processes. This will include taking minutes, arranging meetings and preparing standard correspondence. The role will also manage and advise on low level case work.

About You

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Relevant administrative experience
• Experience with taking accurate minutes, arranging meetings and maintaining databases
• Be able to manage confidential information sensitively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be able to coordinate work and prioritise your own workload

Please note that in addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Why join us?

Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;

• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (including bank holidays);
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation/the provision of accommodation.

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.

Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

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

For this role, all applications will be managed by Spirehouse Recruitment. To apply, please send your CV to cambridge@spirehouse.co.uk

For further information about the role, please contact Abbie Carr (Executive Consultant), abbie@spirehouse.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 15 September 2026

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

Advert information