HR Assistant [Temporary Cover]

Education Services (University of Cambridge) · Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

HR Assistant [Temporary Cover] at Education Services (University of Cambridge), based in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, paying £27,319 - £31,236 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£27,319 - £31,236 per annum
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
13 hours ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
HR Advisor

32% below the typical rate for hr advisor

Reference jobs/hr-assistant-temporary-cover-ac51202

About the role

Fixed-term: 31 August 2027.

Are you organised, approachable and interested in building your HR experience?

We are looking for an HR Assistant to support colleagues across Education Services. As part of our friendly Business and Operations team, you will help provide a responsive, reliable and professional HR service.

You will support recruitment, administer casual worker arrangements, maintain accurate records and respond to routine HR queries.

This role would suit someone who:
Enjoys providing a helpful and professional service
Can organise and prioritise their workload effectively
Communicates clearly and professionally
Pays close attention to detail
Works well with others
Handles sensitive information with discretion

Previous HR experience would be an advantage, but strong administrative skills, sound judgement and a willingness to learn are equally important.

What we can offer

You will join a friendly and supportive team, with opportunities to build practical HR experience and develop your skills. We offer:

A varied role supporting colleagues across Education Services
Training and ongoing development opportunities
Support from experienced HR and Business and Operations colleagues
Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
A generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme
Access to University wellbeing services and staff benefits

We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work between 0.6 and 1.0 FTE. We will ask more information about your preferred pattern of employment if you are shortlisted.

Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates, including 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.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [email removed]

Please quote reference AC51202 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.

Reference: jobs/hr-assistant-temporary-cover-ac51202 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Education Services (University of Cambridge)

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