HR Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Applications are invited for the position of HR Assistant at the Faculty of Education. The Faculty of Education is one of the largest groups of educational researchers and teacher educators in the country. Currently, the Faculty has an academic staff of 21 Professors and over 30 Assistant and Associate Professors, and over 90 research and other teaching staff. There are approximately 70 assistant staff in support of teaching, research, outreach projects, finance, library, IT, audio-visual, buildings, etc. Reporting to the HR Manager, the role holder will be responsible for providing first line HR support for the daily HR operations within the Faculty. This is an exciting role and opportunity for someone seeking broader generalist HR development and experience within the HR remit. Acting as a first point of contact for daily HR requests, it is an interesting and varied position with the opportunity to also assist with the administration and development of new HR projects. The successful candidate will be educated to A-level standard or have an equivalent level of practical experience. Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to meet deadlines are essential, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy whilst dealing with confidential information. The role holder will be able to work both independently and in a team, use their own initiative, and have a proactive can-do attitude, with demonstrable knowledge of HR best practice. Experience of working in a Higher Education environment, knowledge of basic employment law and using HR database systems would be advantageous. The role is based in the Donald McIntyre Building, a purpose-built modern facility situated near Homerton College's grounds. Located just south of Cambridge city centre and train station it is easily accessible by public transport. Parking is also available on-site. For full details of the responsibilities of the post and information about working at the University of Cambridge please see the further particulars.
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.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Sue Sebborn [email protected] or Sharine Ayling [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 23 June 2023. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 3 July 2023.
Please quote reference JR36943 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.
