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Job Created on 06 Nov 2026 University of Cambridge
We are looking for a positive and proactive HR Coordinator to join our supportive professional services team. This is a fantastic opportunity where your work will directly support a large and diverse faculty, which is one of the largest History departments in the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving and variety in your day-to-day tasks and are passionate about people and processes, we would love to hear from you. You will be the first point of contact for all HR matters in the Faculty and provide advice and guidance to staff. The ideal candidate will be experienced in an HR role, have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently and with initiative.
Key responsibilities include: acting as the main point of contact for HR matters; providing clear and accurate advice on HR policy and employment relations; coordinating a range of HR processes, such as recruitment, review and onboarding; ensuring that all HR-related processes are appropriate, in line with legislation and follow best practice; line managing and supporting the HR Administrator; taking the lead on visa and global mobility matters; and undertaking payroll administration duties.
More information about the Faculty of History can be found here: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/
Fixed-term: 12 months.
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.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Dr Elizabeth Haresnape - [email protected]
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: [email protected]
Please quote reference JJ51647 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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