University of Cambridge

PA/Secretary for the Centre for Pandemic Risk Management (Part time and Fixed Term)

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Job Description

Applications are invited for a PA/Secretary in the Centre for Pandemic Risk Management in the Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH). The position is part time (7 hours a week) and fixed term until 30 June 2029.The Centre for Pandemic Risk Management brings together an interdisciplinary team of scientists, social scientists and public policy researchers to build the capability of the UK's pandemic risk policy and practice. This role is part time and works closely with and provides support for the co-director of the Centre for Pandemic Pandemics Risk Management.The role-holder will provide comprehensive secretarial/ PA service to the co-director to ensure the efficient and effective management of the individuals time and work. Main duties will include diary and email management, manage daily incoming information, circulate and respond to information, make potentially complicated travel arrangements, handle expenses claims, arrange meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take minutes, circulate and follow up any action points.The role will primarily be based in CRASSH (the Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities) but hybrid working can be discussed.Funds for this post are available until 30 June 2029.The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Thursday 4 December 2025. Interviews are planned for the week starting 8 December 2025. Start date is as soon as possible after interview.If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Clare Bryant (ceb27@cam.ac.uk), Mette Rokkum Jamasb (mj258@cam.ac.uk) or the Schools HR Team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please quote reference VM47932 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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