Internship Administrator (Term Time)

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy and friendly team as an Internship Programmes Administrator. The post is required between 1 February and mid-September each year to provide support for the running of two summer internship programmes managed by the School of Biological Sciences. Support includes aiding in the recruitment process, assisting with the day-to-day running of the programmes, communicating with interns, and preparations for an annual 3-day symposium.

The role holder will work closely with the Internship Programmes Coordinator as well as colleagues in the School of Biological Sciences Postgraduate Office. The postholder will be required to attend a Cambridge-based European Symposium in early September, including support on the day and in the run up to the event. The role holder will act as a key point of contact for queries from interns, colleges, academic and administrative staff, and will liaise with external partners in the run up to the annual symposium.

We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff. If you think that describes you then this is an amazing opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic and skilled environment, so apply today or contact Julie Davies Julie.Davies@admin.cam.ac.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

Essential skills for this post are: - Willingness to be flexible and versatile - Highly organised - Capacity to remain patient and tactful at all times and maintain confidentiality - Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and learn new skills quickly - Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)