The Department of Public Health and Primary Care in Cambridge is seeking a PhD Administrator to provide administrative support for its doctoral Programme. The successful applicant will manage the applications process for the PhD programme, provide day-to-day support to the Postgraduate Director of Education (Research), and serve as a point of contact for PhD students in the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the PhD programme and assist with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.
- Manage the applications process for the PhD students in the department.
- Assist when required with administration for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences.
- Ensure the efficient organisation and smooth running of the Department of Public Health & Primary Care postgraduate Teaching Programme.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is educated to GCSE standard including English and Mathematics (or hold equivalent qualifications) or have equivalent experience.
- Has excellent organisational skills.
- Is IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office Package, particularly Word and Excel and preferably MS Teams.
- Knowledge of Moodle is desirable.
- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience managing databases and websites.
- Has experience of working with the University administration and finance system (CAMSIS and CUFS) is desirable.
We can offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- An inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and respects individuals.
- The option to work in a hybrid fashion.
- Training and support from within our Department and the School of Clinical Medicine.
- Opportunities for career development.
- An excellent locations, to the south of Cambridge.
The funds for these posts are available until 30 September 2027.
This is a part-time position working 21.5 hours per week (60% FTE). Working days to be agreed.
Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approx 2 miles south of city centre)
Informal enquiries can be made via email to phpc.hr@medschl.cam.ac.uk
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.
Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
Interview date: Week Commencing 29th September 2025
Please quote reference RH46965 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.
£27,319 to £31,236 pro rata
