via Indeed · 2 October 2026 ·2 days ago

HR Administrator (Fixed Term - 2 Yrs) Full-Time or 0.8 FTE

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Full-time
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We are seeking a HR Administrator to join our small, supportive HR team on a range of HR administrative duties, including assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes, carrying out right to work processes, dealing with day\-to\-day HR enquiries, and arranging training administration. The post holder will use their strong admin, IT and organisational skills to keep relevant databases and tracking tools up to date.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a knowledge HR administrative principles and processes, and their high level of awareness of personal impact paired with excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable them to offer a fantastic level of customer service. Strong attention to detail, an ability to prioritise effectively and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality in the role are key.

In return we offer an encouraging and supportive environment both within the Museum and the wider University, a generous holiday allowance, an attractive pension scheme, health cash plan and many employee benefits. You will be based at the Fitzwilliam Museum, which is the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region. Founded in 1816, the museum welcomes around 500,000 visitors a year and houses over half a million works of art and material culture spanning from 10,000BCE to the present day, principally from Europe, North Africa and Asia.

To help support our staff to thrive both professionally and personally, we offer hybrid working, and the role holder will have the flexibility to work some days from home, subject to business needs.

Fixed\-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 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) and a security check.

Interviews for the role will be held Monday 2nd November 2026\.

Please quote reference DA51210 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.

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