The School of Modern and Medieval Languages ​​and Linguistics is looking for an enthusiastic and versatile individual with excellent administrative skills for the role of Department Secretary, providing general administrative support primarily across the Slavic, Italian and Modern Greek Studies departments and in the College Office. This is an exciting time to join a large, complex and welcoming faculty with an exceptional international track record in teaching and research.

Working in a team of six within the undergraduate management team, the role holder will support the college and its five component departments in delivering university teaching and examinations. You will also provide administrative assistance to the Department Coordinators and College Vice Chancellor to support other college-wide and department-specific activities, and will cover receptionist duties in the College Office as needed.

The successful candidate will be a well-organized and adaptable team player with a commitment to providing quality service to students, staff and other stakeholders. You will be adept at managing competing priorities and be able to move between tasks at short notice to meet deadlines. You will work collaboratively within your immediate team, across staff services and the school, sharing best practice and facilitating continuous improvement.

Position available immediately.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view more information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 22 October 2025 (BST). Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be directed to John Bolderson, Vice Principal of the College Vicefacultymanager@mmll.cam.ac.uk. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the school’s Human Resources team at mmllpersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference GP47549 in 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.

It is the University’s responsibility to ensure that all staff are eligible to live and work in the UK.