Job Description

The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC CBU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art facilities.


The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences unit is looking to recruit a General Administrator to join our administrative team. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate a smooth operating Administrative team. The role is an important member of the administrative team and you will be required to work on a number of varying tasks including supporting post-grant award administration, reception cover, PA duties and HR administrative tasks. You will need to have a flexible and conscientious approach to work and be able to manage different tasks and workloads effectively, prioritizing as needed. You will need to have great communication skills and be a team player to support the varying demands of this role.


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027.



Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.


Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.


Closing date: 6th November 2025


Interview date: to be confirmed


For information about how your personal data is used as an applicant, please see the section on Applicant Data (https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/hr-data/applicant-data) on our HR web pages.


Please quote reference SU47562 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.

Key information

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Department/location

MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit

Salary

27,319-31,236

Reference

SU47562

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

8 October 2025

Closing date

6 November 2025