PA and Office Administrator

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University of Cambridge interdisciplinary research centre studying and mitigating existential and global catastrophic risks, including risks from artificial intelligence.

Cambridge, United Kingdom
About Centre for the Study of Existential Risk

CSER is a University of Cambridge research centre focused on understanding and reducing risks that could cause human extinction or civilisational collapse. Its research spans AI, biotechnology, climate, nuclear and other catastrophic risks, alongside policy and public engagement.

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Skills

Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will provide PA support to the Director and senior leadership team, manage office operations, coordinate the visitor and affiliate programme, and organise internal seminars and events. You will help ensure the day-to-day running of the centre and may take on other appropriate duties.

Requirements

  • Relevant administrative experience
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Proactive and flexible approach to work

Responsibilities

  • Provide PA support to the Director and senior leadership team
  • Manage office operations
  • Manage the visitor and affiliate programme
  • Organise internal seminars and events
  • Support the day-to-day running of CSER
  • Undertake other appropriate duties

Hiring Process

Interview planned in October 2026, subject to change.