Postgraduate Administrator [Temporary Cover]

The Faculty of Philosophy is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to administer our MPhil and PhD postgraduate programmes.

The role holder is responsible for the smooth running of postgraduate operations in the Faculty and works closely with the academic Director of Postgraduate Studies, MPhil Course Director, and Director of Postgraduate Admissions.

This is a varied and interesting role. The role holder is heavily involved in the organisation and administration of the Faculty's postgraduate examinations, admissions, and funding applications. The role holder also manages many other general postgraduate administrative duties and undertakes complex committee work.

This is a full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week, but we welcome part time applications, between 0.5 FTE - 1 FTE. Precise arrangements for working pattern and hours will be discussed with the successful candidate and the Faculty Manager.

The successful candidate will be educated to at least HND/HNC level, or equivalent level of practical experience. You will have excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills and a good level of numeracy. You must be accurate, flexible, able to take initiative and able to build good working relationships at all levels. You must also be able to work under pressure and prioritise work to meet deadlines.

Previous experience of administration in a university environment, in particular postgraduate administration, would be an advantage.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

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.

Informal enquiries about the role and application process are welcomed and should be directed to the Schools HR team on sahhr@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 30 November 2025. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 15 December, subject to change.

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

Please quote reference GV47830 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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