Are you looking for a fast-paced administrative role within an inspiring, world-leading organisation? Do you want to contribute to our mission to create a more sustainable economy?
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop leadership and solutions towards a sustainable economy. More information can be found at https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/about.
The role
We are seeking a proactive and efficient Recruitment Assistant to join our HR team as part of our in-house recruitment service delivering essential administrative support to the department. You will be the first point of contact for all CISL's incoming talent, therefore, it is essential that you can communicate clearly and meticulously. You will need to work well individually and as part of a team to ensure hiring campaigns are completed on schedule and emails are prioritised and handled accuracy and with the upmost professionalism.
Key Skills And Experience
- Educated to at least A Level/equivalent standard or extensive practical experience.
- Relevant administrative experience in a HR environment. Recruitment specific experience is desirable, however, not essential.
- Experience of interacting and providing advice to senior managers /staff and communicating with high-profile individuals.
- Experience of Microsoft 365; specifically Outlook, SharePoint, Teams etc.
- An understanding of HR confidentiality and restrictions.
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise own workload.
- Flexibility and willingness to help, support and adapt to changing priorities.
What You'll Receive
- 36 days annual leave (inc bank holidays).
- Working 36.5 hours per week (part time working considered)
- Excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme, discount portal, cycle to work scheme, access to the University accommodation service, relocation support, employee assistance programme, family friendly policies along with many more.
- A welcoming and inclusive environment.
This post is fixed term until 26th September 2025, full-time on a hybrid working basis with at least 1 day in our award-winning Cambridge office.
We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities.
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.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to our Human Resources team: Email: Recruitment@cisl.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference EN43068 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.
Further information
- Further Information - Recruitment Assistant
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