Head of Central Services

Full time 40 hrs pw

- applications now invited -

The Cambridge Theological Federation

The Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF) is an ecumenical partnership of twelve institutions broadly engaged in shaping Christian leaders with over 300 students from 30 different countries, studying at all levels from diploma to doctorate. The member institutions fund the CTF, and through it are able to offer their students access to degrees from the University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University and Durham University. It operates as a registered charity and as a company limited by guarantee.

Overview of Head of Central Services Role

The Head of Central Services (HCS) has the lead administrative role within the CTF, and is responsible for its effective running and for ensuring that it meets all its regulatory and contractual obligations, enabling its member institutions to offer a high-quality student experience.

The HCS manages a central team of nine, including IT specialists, administrative staff and librarians, who together offer a range of services to the member institutions of the CTF.

The HCS is the key liaison person for CTF member institutions, University Partners and statutory authorities.

As Company Secretary the HCS supports the governance of the CTF, reporting to the Chair of the Board. As line manager of CTF staff the HCS reports to a designated Principal of one of the member institutions.

Further details can be obtained from the Cambridge Theological Federation website https://www.theofed.cam.ac.uk or from Professor John Bell, the Chair of Trustees, on jsb48@cam.ac.uk.

The job description can be downloaded here.

The application form is here.

More information about the position is available on the website via the 'Apply' button above.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 1 July 2025
Interviews will be held during the morning of Tuesday 8 July 2025
Proposed start date: 4 August 2025 or as soon as possible after that date

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