The Faculty of History has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Postgraduate Team office as Postgraduate Admissions Administrator. You will join our friendly and supportive Postgraduate team in a role focussing on postgraduate admissions.
This is a varied role working alongside the MPhil Teaching and Examining Administrator and PhD Administrator supporting students and staff through the postgraduate admissions process.
The Faculty of History's 100 academic staff constitute one of the largest and best history departments in the world. Over 100 MPhil students each year take one of the Faculty's eight MPhil programmes, and there are around 300 PhD students.
About you
We are looking for a flexible, resourceful individual who has excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. Experience of working in a Higher Education environment would be desirable but more important is the ability to learn new skills and develop a knowledge of University/Departmental policies in order to be able to offer advice to others as required.
You will be organised and be able to prioritise your own workload, manage tight deadlines, and work independently using your own initiative, but you will know when to refer matters to others. We are looking for someone who will be able to contribute actively as a member of a team, and will build positive working relationships within the Department and University.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with excellent administrative experience to develop new skills in a varied and busy position and to excel in this important role.
We look forward to seeing you explain in your application how you match the criteria for the post and why you are motivated to apply for this role.
Further information on the Faculty's postgraduate programmes can be viewed here: https://www.hist.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate-study
Why Join Us?
- Generous leave: 36 days per year (including bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff).
- Career development: Access to University training courses for ongoing professional development.
- Work-life balance: Hybrid working opportunities and a supportive environment.
- Family-friendly policies: Extensive parental leave, workplace nurseries, and childcare support.
- Pension scheme: Attractive employer contributions for long-term financial security.
- Exclusive discounts: Savings at over 2,000 retailers and travel benefits.
Join the University of Cambridge and contribute to a world-class institution dedicated to research and academic excellence.
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference JJ45632 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: History Faculty Deputy Manager deputy.manager.pg@hist.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@hist.cam.ac.uk
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