Job Description

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.


We are looking to recruit a new HR Organisational Change Coordinator to support the delivery of organisational change across Cambridge University. This is a great opportunity for you to join this newly established team, who are part of the Central HR Division at the University.


This is an exciting time to join our friendly department as you will play a key role in providing central coordination and administrative support for key organisational change programmes, working with the HR Organisational Change Consultants and Head of HR Organisational Change to support School Departments, Non-School Institutions and the Unified Administrative Services (UAS), to deliver improvements in effectiveness, efficiencies, culture and organisational performance.

The Role:

As the HR Organisational Change Coordinator at Cambridge University, excellent working relationships are crucial. You will work collaboratively and provide support to HR colleagues, academic departments, professional services, trade unions and other stakeholders, assisting the department in helping to foster a more inclusive, efficient and effective workplace.

About You:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:


Experience of organisational change and/or HR projects; Having professional experience, ideally in an HR environment; Experience of providing first level policy/process advice, relevant to organisational change; An ability to provide a high level of customer service and to manage information in a sensitive and discrete manner; Experience of using Microsoft Office, and have the ability to report and manage data; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; The ability to develop excellent relationships with a diverse range of customers; Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage your workload efficiently and with great attention to detail; A supportive ethos to foster inclusivity, wellbeing and equity.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

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; An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution; Travel benefits and retail discounts; 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.


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.


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.


Applications are welcome from 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.



Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Emily Atwell, Head of HR Organisational Change at emily.atwell@admin.cam.ac.uk.


If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: hrdivisionaladmin@admin.cam.ac.uk


Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025


Interview Date: Weeks commencing 13th and 20th October 2025


Please quote reference AH47201 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

Human Resources Division


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Salary

31,236-35,608


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Reference

AH47201


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Category

Assistant staff


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Date published

10 September 2025


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Closing date

28 September 2025