University of Cambridge
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
The Faculty of Law is seeking a Centre Coordinator to coordinate the activities of the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law (LCIL). Founded by Professor Sir Elihu Lauterpacht QC in 1983 the Lauterpacht Centre provides a forum for the discussion and development of international law and hosts a number of research projects. The centre is one of the specialist Centres of the Faculty of Law, and based in 5 Cranmer Road, Cambridge, UK.
The Centre Coordinator supports the Director and Deputy Director in the management and administration of the Centre. The role holder will develop and maintain administrative policies and processes to ensure the smooth running of the Centre including the visitor programme, events and research activities. The role includes management of the Centre's accounts, including the generation of trading income through the visitors programme, monitoring expenditure and spend, compiling budgets for approval, financial reporting to the Directors and Committee of Management. The role oversees the use, management and maintenance of the Centre's buildings including liaising with the Estates Division on all aspects of facilities management, refurbishments and building maintenance.
You will have substantial experience in a similar administrative role in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The post requires a person with a proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and use tact and discretion where required. You will have excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop collaborative working relationships. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential. Experience of line managing or supervising is essential, as the role includes managing the Centre's Administrative Assistant and Communications Manager.
This role is primarily based in central Cambridge. Conversations about flexible working are encouraged. Please feel free to discuss flexibility prior to applying (using the contact information below) or at interview if your application is successful.
Benefits of working at Cambridge include: Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases; Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days paid leave (pro rata including bank holidays); Flexible and hybrid working opportunities; Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare); An auto-enrolment pension scheme , with a generous employer contribution; Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores; Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Faculty.
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Interviews will be held in-person in Cambridge on Tuesday 26 March 2024.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Joseph Clement, Deputy Administrator (Finance, Research and Facilities Management) ( [email protected] ) or the Faculty's HR Team ( [email protected] ).
Please quote reference JS40757 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.
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£32.33k - £38.21k per annum
