Office Administrator

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - GBP 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned research centre in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to join its administrative team. The successful candidate will coordinate visitor processes, support researchers with procurement, and organize events. Applicants should have experience in administrative roles and possess strong organisational and communication skills. This fixed-term position, working 29.2 hours per week, offers a salary of £31,236-£35,608 pro rata. Join a collaborative team focused on addressing significant challenges in artificial intelligence development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an administrative environment.
• Educated to HND/HNC level or have equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the visitor process for the Centre.
• Support researchers with procurement and organizing events.
• Act as committee secretary for various functions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

HND/HNC level or equivalent

Job description

# Office Administrator (Part Time, Fixed Term)The Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI), with the Institute for Technology and Humanity (ITH), is a highly interdisciplinary research centre working on many of the most pressing issues of our modern world. Research at CFI is focused on the challenges and opportunities posed by the future development of artificial intelligence (AI), in both the short and long term.This is an exciting opportunity to join the administrative team at CFI and work closely with our team of researchers and academics, as well as the friendly professional services team across ITH.The role holder will play a key role in supporting a range of functions within the Centre. Based within the CFI professional staff team, you will undertake tasks such as coordinating the visitor process, supporting the researchers with procurement, organizing conferences and events and arranging travel, acting as committee secretary. Additionally, you will support the Centre Coordinator and Institute Manager with ad hoc administrative projects as needed. The is a part-time role working 29.2 hours/week.You will join us with proven experience of working in an administrative environment. Educated to HND/HNC level, level 4/5 vocational qualification or equivalent level of practical experience.You will be well-organised with a positive, flexible approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. You will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with administrative colleagues, research staff, and other stakeholders.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year, due to limited funding.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.If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact Viviana Fascianella at [e-mail] . For questions on the application process, please contact the School's HR Team at [e-mail] closing date is midnight (GMT) on 1 March 2026, and interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 March 2026, subject to change.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference GO48714 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.### Department/location### Salary£31,236-£35,608 pro rata### ReferenceGO48714### Category### Date published4 February 2026### Closing date1 March 2026