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Head of the HR Directorate Office - Internal Applicants Only


The Role:

This role leads the HR Directorate Office and ensures its strategic and operational success through planning, organisational effectiveness and delivery. Key responsibilities include leadership of the team supporting the HR Directors and Divisional administration, governance matters, and financial management of the Division.

About you:

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker but able to work at a detailed level. They will have gravitas gained through experiential learning and career progression, along with the credibility that comes from experience of working within formal governance structures and with various committees and boards. They will be experienced in leading projects of significant size, including working with Finance, Estates, IT and other colleagues from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.

Applications are invited from internal applicants only.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

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.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Andrea.Hudson@admin.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: hrdivisionaladmin@admin.cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025

Interview Date: Friday 13th June 2025

Please quote reference AH45984 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

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