Job Description

We are looking to recruit a CDT administrator for an EPSRC-funded Doctoral Training Centre. This exciting role will support the development and delivery of the CDT programmes to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the course(s).


The role-holder is responsible for developing and maintaining office procedures to administer student records and information, co-ordinate and update course documentation, maintain and update course website as required. They will deal with enquiries from current and prospective students, process student applications, liaise with the university admissions office, input information into student information system and monitor the progress.


The role-holder will also provide administration support to the Director and their research group, act as secretary to committees, arrange and take minutes at meetings, plus book venues, accommodation, travel and transport arrangements.


The successful candidate will be educated to HND level or have the equivalent level of practical experience. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, they will have the ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and IT skills, and have experience in course administration within Higher Education.


On occasions the role-holder must be able to work flexibly as some events may require evening or weekend participation.


The role is suitable for a minimum of 25 hours per week up to full time, days and hours to be worked will be negotiable on appointment if part time is preferred.

For informal queries please contact Emma Graham (ejg49@cam.ac.uk).


Please quote reference MA48483 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.


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.



Key information

Department/location

Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

Salary

31,236-35,608

Reference

MA48483

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

13 January 2026

Closing date

27 January 2026