Office Administrator (Part Time) (Fixed Term)

The Centre for Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence (CHIA), within the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH) at the University of Cambridge, is an interdisciplinary research centre bringing together academics and researchers from a wide range of disciplines. Our work explores innovative ways in which human and machine intelligence can be combined to develop AI that contributes to social and global progress. At the heart of CHIA is a commitment to advancing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the administrative team at CHIA and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of a dynamic and growing research centre. You will work closely with our researchers and academics, as well as the friendly professional services team across ITH, contributing to a varied and interesting range of activities.

This role is fixed term for 12 months due to limited funding and is part time (0.8 FTE). The role holder will be expected to work four days per week.

Responsibilities will include coordinating visitor and fellow processes, supporting the education team and researchers with procurement and financial administration, organising conferences, seminars and other events, and arranging travel and accommodation for invited speakers. You will also contribute to office administration, HR processes and communications, and support the Centre Coordinator with a range of administrative projects. The role offers considerable variety, with opportunities to work with colleagues across the Centre and the wider University.

You will be highly organised, proactive and adaptable, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, as is the ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. A positive, flexible approach and the confidence to work independently as well as part of a team will be important.

We are looking for someone with proven experience of working in an administrative environment, holding a Level 4/5 vocational qualification, or with an equivalent level of practical experience.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Abby Scott at admin@chia.cam.ac.uk.

For questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team at sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 29 November 2026. Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 14 December 2026, subject to change. 

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

Please quote reference GO51613 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.

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