Administrative Officer
Department of Cancer & Genetics
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life Sciences
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Officer to provide essential administrative support to the Wales Cancer Biobank Operations Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a busy and varied environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing shared e-mail inboxes, maintaining accurate records and documentation, processing paperwork, and supporting data management activities using spreadsheets and databases. The role requires excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently at a day-to-day level, strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
This role will require the postholder to communicate efficiently with both internal and external academics and commercial partners and disseminate information from the application and approval process of the biobank sample release.
As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Lisa Spary, Wales Cancer Biobank Operations Manager –
[email protected]
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed term until 31 March 2030 and available immediately.
Salary: £28,592 - £31,861 per annum (Grade 4). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Date advert posted: Monday, 09 November 2026
Closing date: Monday, 23 November September 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.