Overview
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The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC CBU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art facilities. The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences unit is looking to recruit a General Administrator to join our administrative team. The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate a smooth operating Administrative team.
The role is an important member of the administrative team and you will be required to work on a number of varying tasks including supporting post-grant award administration, reception cover, PA duties and HR administrative tasks. You will need to have a flexible and conscientious approach to work and be able to manage different tasks and workloads effectively, prioritizing as needed. You will need to have great communication skills and be a team player to support the varying demands of this role.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027.
Closing date: 6th November 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed
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Please quote reference SU47562 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to facilitate a smooth running Administrative team.
* Support post-grant award administration, reception cover, PA duties and HR administrative tasks.
* Prioritize tasks and manage multiple workloads with a flexible and conscientious approach.
* Communicate effectively and work as a team to meet the demands of the role.
Qualifications / Attributes
* Flexible and conscientious approach to work with the ability to manage varying tasks and workloads.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Experience in administrative or secretarial support is desirable.
Location and role details
* Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
* Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Application process
* Click the Apply button to register an account with the recruitment system and apply online.
* Outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying.
* Include referees with email addresses and phone numbers; one referee should be your most recent line manager.
Legal and equality statements
* 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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