Academic Centre Administrator (Fixed Term)

About us

The University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) delivers high quality and distinctive educational programmes for adult learners, predominantly studying on a part-time basis, for either personal enrichment or professional development. PACE aims to ensure that the expertise and resources of the University of Cambridge are made available to all students, irrespective of their previous educational achievements.

Our activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens).

The Role

We wish to appoint 3 full-time Academic Centre Administrators, 2 for a fixed term period of 12 months and 1 to cover a maternity leave for up to 12 months, to work within our Academic Centres Division, supporting the Heads of Academic Centre Administration, Academic Centre Coordinators, Academic Staff, students and applicants. The Academic Centre Administrator provides effective administration of the course portfolio for the relevant Centre.

Your skills

You will have excellent organisational, IT and interpersonal skills with an innovative approach to developing and improving processes and delivery. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is essential.

Some flexibility in working hours will be required during peak times (e.g. during residential teaching weeks, key assessment periods, PACE Welcome Events, Award Ceremonies or for key meetings).

Full details of the role and requirements are available in the Further Particulars.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career and Professional development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans

Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

Questions about the application process may be directed to: HR@PACE.cam.ac.uk

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to: Lisa Hitch, Academic Centre Coordinator at Lisa.Hitch@pace.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is on: 31 August 2025

Interviews will take place on: 10 September 2025

Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available for 12 months in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Please quote reference EA46848 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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