Overview
The University of Cambridge Language Centre is an institution within the School of Arts and Humanities, providing language learning opportunities for all members of the University through taught courses in around 18 languages, guided self-study, and a programme of academic development and training for international students. The Language Centre houses an open access learning centre (the John Trim Centre) open to all, and develops and publishes its own online learning resources. The Language Centre is the sole occupant of a building in central Cambridge and works closely with other departments and faculties across the University.
Role
The Language Centre is seeking a Centre Administrator to manage the administration and operations of the Language Centre. The Centre Administrator advises the Centre Director on overall strategy while supporting them, and other senior staff, in planning and implementing new developments to support teaching and language delivery. The role-holder manages, oversees and facilitates a wide range of administrative responsibilities and functions, including finance, HR, compliance, communications and building management. The role-holder will also from time to time lead and manage projects across institutions of the School and work with central offices.
This is a job share position (Part Time, 0.5 FTE) with another Language Centre Administrator.
Responsibilities
* HR, John Trim Centre management, building management, and providing secretarial support to the management committee.
* Support for the management and coordination of administrative functions across the Language Centre.
* Lead and manage projects across the School and collaborate with central offices as required.
About You
You will be an experienced administrator, preferably with experience in a Higher Education context, with a track record spanning financial management, HR and facilities support as well as governance. You will relish multi-tasking across the range of duties required to administer a relatively small and self-contained department while also networking with wider teams of professional services colleagues across the School and the University. You will have excellent communication skills, including in a very multicultural working environment, and experience of managing and developing staff and leading small teams.
Working Arrangements
The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work-life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
How to Apply
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Enquiries
Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to: Professor Karen Ottewell, Acting Director of the Language Centre, email: ko201@cam.ac.uk
For queries regarding the application process, please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, email: acdhr@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AK47038 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equal Opportunity and Eligibility
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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