Office Administrator

Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A research institution in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Office Administrator. The successful candidate will support a range of administrative tasks and help researchers with procurement. You should have proven administrative experience, strong organisational skills, and a flexible approach. The role requires excellent communication and IT skills. This is a fixed-term position available for one year, and the closing date for applications is 1 March 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative environment is essential.
• Ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and a positive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the visitor process and support researchers with procurement.
• Organise conferences, events, and travel arrangements.
• Act as committee secretary and assist with administrative projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

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. This 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.

The closing date is midnight (GMT) on 1 March 2026, and interviews are planned for the week commencing 16 March 2026, subject to change.

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Please quote reference GO48714 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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