About the Job
Relocation Adviser
Human Resources Division – Resourcing Tea
mContract: Fixed Term Contract (2 Years
)Salary: £42,254 – £56,535 per annu
mLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid Working
)Responsible to: Head of Resourcin
gEssential: Relocation and talent attraction expertise, stakeholder management experien
ceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Relocation Adviser to join the Human Resources Division at the University of Cambrid
ge.This newly developed role will lead and shape the University’s relocation service, ensuring exceptional support is provided to new employees relocating to Cambridge from across the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting world-class talent, supporting onboarding and helping new staff settle successfully into both their role and the local communi
ty.The Opportu
nityYou will lead the development and delivery of the University’s relocation service, providing expert advice and support to candidates, hiring managers and departments across the institut
ion.The role involves managing complex relocation cases, developing relocation policies and procedures, overseeing relocation expense schemes, and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external service providers. You will also be responsible for maintaining relocation resources and webpages, analysing data to improve service delivery and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and high-quality supp
ort.Working closely with colleagues across HR, Finance, Estates and academic departments, you will help ensure the University remains an employer of choice for talented individuals from around the wo
- rld.Require
- mentsComprehensive knowledge of domestic and international relocation ma
- ttersSignificant experience coordinating and delivering a corporate relocation se
- rviceStrong understanding of factors affecting talent attraction, including housing, cost of living and local ser
- vicesExperience advising stakeholders and managing complex
- casesProven ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, managers and external prov
- idersExcellent written and verbal communication s
- killsStrong organisational and time-management s
- killsAbility to work independently and collaborat
- ivelyHigh level of IT literacy, including Microsoft O
- fficeEducated to degree level or equivalent professional exper
- ienceExperience managing or supervising a
teamDes
- irableExperience supporting senior-level or international reloc
- ationsExperience managing supplier contracts and tendering pro
- cessesExperience within higher education, public sector or large complex organis
- ationsExperience developing relocation policies, guidance and onboarding res
- ourcesKnowledge of immigration, international mobility or global talent attraction initi
ativesKey Compe
- tenciesExcellent stakeholder engagement and influencing
- skillsCustomer-focused approach with strong service delivery st
- andardsStrategic thinking and continuous improvement
- mindsetStrong analytical and problem-solving ab
- ilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and competing de
- adlinesLeadership and team development
- skillsHigh levels of professionalism, discretion and in
- tegrityCommitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming experience for new em
ployees
- Benefits41 days annual leave inclusive of public
- holidaysExcellent Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Universities Superannuation Sche
- me (USS)Annual salary progression and cost of living increases (subject to schem
- e rules)Hybrid and flexible working oppor
- tunitiesFinancial, health and wellbeing benefits through
- CAMbensTravel benefits including Cycle to Work and season tick
- et loansRelocation and accommodation support
- schemesFamily-friendly policies and enhanced parent
- al leaveExtensive learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn
- LearningCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits
packageHow
to ApplyPlease apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential di
scussion. cambridge@spireh
ouse.co.ukSpirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive recruitme
nt process….