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Personal Assistant/Group Secretary (Part Time)


The Cambridge Centre for Frontotemporal Dementia, led by Professor James Rowe, seeks a Personal Assistant. This role supports a vibrant team of clinicians and scientists focused on Frontotemporal Dementia and related disorders diagnostics, mechanisms and novel treatments.

More than a standard administrative post, this position suits a detail-oriented executive assistant who excels in collaborative and growing environments. Responsibilities are research-centred, including a variety of academic administration, research governance, public and industry engagement coordination, and managing travel and finance for meetings and visitors. Exceptional organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.

For informal inquiries, please get in touch Prof James B. Rowe (james.rowe@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk), Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Cambridge, Herchel Smith Building, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0SZ, UK.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available until 30 November 2027 in the first instance.

This appointment requires a Research Passport application.

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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.

Closing date: 4th August 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference RR46624 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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