Job Description

Recruitment Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (average 2 office days), Full Time
Are you passionate about delivering a high-quality recruitment service and supporting senior appointments in a world-class institution?
We're looking for a proactive and detail-orientated Recruitment Coordinator to join our Human Resources Division and play a key role in shaping the future of talent at our University.
About the role
As a key member of the Resourcing Team, you'll provide expert support for senior professional services recruitment. This includes coordinating recruitment campaigns, advising managers on processes and compliance, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. You'll manage permissions for advertising, liaise with executive search firms, and oversee interview and appointment administration.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with recruiting managers, HR colleagues, and external partners (including executive search firms) to support recruitment campaigns, enhance candidate experience, and build effective relationships across the University. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to wider HR initiatives and projects.
What you'll be doing:

• Coordinating senior recruitment campaigns from inception to appointment, including permissions, advertising, candidate and panel packs, and interview logistics.
• Acting as the main point of contact for candidates, managers and internal and external stakeholders, providing clear guidance and support throughout the process.
• Providing accurate advice on recruitment policies, compliance, and best practice.
• Maintaining trackers and proactively taking forward actions to keep campaigns on track.
• Analysing recruitment data and supporting EDI initiatives to enhance candidate experience and widen applicant pools.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Administrative experience in HR or a similar environment, with knowledge of recruitment processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, often at fast pace.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships at all levels.
• A high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Ability to analyse problems and propose practical solutions.
• Flexible approach and commitment to delivering high-quality service under pressure.

Please review the 'Further Information' document to understand more about the position and what skills we are looking for.
Why join us?
Along with working in a collaborative and supportive environment, the University of Cambridge offers a range of benefits, including:

• Development opportunities, such as gaining a recognised qualification, LinkedIn Learning courses, job shadowing and career progression.
• Generous pension contributions and 36 days annual leave.
• Hybrid working, with flexibility on your office days.
• Fantastic discounts at local businesses and thousands of retailers.
• Health and Wellbeing Benefits, including a Staff Counselling Service, discounts at the University Sports Centre, and other local gyms, and healthcare schemes.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure and a security check.
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Click the Apply button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online by completing the application form and detailing your suitability for the role.
Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews expected to take place on: Wednesday 18th February & Tuesday 24th February 2026
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Scarlett Armstrong (Resourcing Adviser) at .
Please quote reference AH48135 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.
Further information

Skills Required