HR Co-ordinator (initially 2 Yr FTC)

Salary range: £29,614 - £35,326 Closing date: 31 October 2021 Download the job pack

A welcoming and inclusive working environment

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge is reinventing itself. As the principal museum of the University of Cambridge and one of the largest cultural venues in the region, the Fitzwilliam aims to be a crucial bridge between the University, the city and the rest of the world, with an international reputation for extraordinary research, world class exhibitions, sector-leading public engagement and over half a million artefacts and works of art spanning centuries and cultures.

The Fitzwilliam workforce comprises approximately 200 members of staff and over 100 volunteers. The Fitzwilliam is the lead for the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) partnership, bring together all eight museums and the Botanic Garden.

In line with the Fitzwilliam Museum Mission adopted in December 2019, the Museum is committed to developing its work and reputation as a great public asset and an extraordinary scholarly resource within the University, the region and the world.

We have just welcomed a new Directorate team of Deputy Directors and will be going through a period of transformational change in 2021, making this an exciting and busy time to be joining the Museum.

The role of the HR Coordinator:

The HR Coordinator will co-ordinate a comprehensive HR and payroll support service for all staff in to support the effective operation of the department. To be first line support for HR advice for line managers across the Fitzwilliam, as well as manage bespoke projects including the staff review and development scheme, analysing training needs and recommending appropriate courses of action. The FM has around 200 staff on a mix of Assistant, Academic-Related, Academic and Research contracts, plus volunteers and visiting scholars. Duties include:

• Providing clear and accurate advice to individuals and managers on HR policy and employment relations issues.
• Coordinate the recruitment processes and offer related advice to line managers.
• Manage the staff review scheme and the training needs that are identified as part of the process.
• Line manage the HR Administrator in the delivery of general HR administration.

Location: Cambridge, with some blended working possible

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

The Fitzwilliam Museum particularly encourages candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancies. Closing date: Midnight Sunday 31 October 2021 Interview date: WEC: 15 November 2021

Please quote reference DA28397 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.