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HR Assistant [Temporary Cover]

University of Cambridge - Education Services

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £27,319 to £31,236 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st October 2026
Closes: 18th October 2026
Job Ref: AC51202

Fixed-term: 31 August 2027.

Are you organised, approachable and interested in building your HR experience?

We are looking for an HR Assistant to support colleagues across Education Services. As part of our friendly Business and Operations team, you will help provide a responsive, reliable and professional HR service.

You will support recruitment, administer casual worker arrangements, maintain accurate records and respond to routine HR queries.

This role would suit someone who:

  • Enjoys providing a helpful and professional service
  • Can organise and prioritise their workload effectively
  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Pays close attention to detail
  • Works well with others
  • Handles sensitive information with discretion

Previous HR experience would be an advantage, but strong administrative skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are equally important.

What we can offer

You will join a friendly and supportive team, with opportunities to build practical HR experience and develop your skills. We offer:

  • A varied role supporting colleagues across Education Services
  • Training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Support from experienced HR and Business and Operations colleagues
  • Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
  • A generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme
  • Access to University wellbeing services and staff benefits

We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE. We will ask more information about your preferred pattern of employment if you are shortlisted.

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

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 the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AC51202 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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