Academic Centre Administrator

The University of Cambridge Institute of 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.

We wish to appoint one Academic Centre Administrator to work within PACE's Academic Centre Division, supporting the Heads of Academic Centre Administration, Academic Centre Coordinators, Academic Directors, Panel Tutors, students and applicants. The Academic Centre Administrator provides effective administration of a course portfolio.

We have 1 Full-time opportunity available on a 12 month fixed term basis in the first instance.

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.

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to:

Laura Aston, Head of Academic Centre Administration on leb58@cam.ac.uk or Laura.Aston@pace.cam.ac.uk

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

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

The closing date for applications is 17^th May 2026 Interviews will take place on: 2^nd June 2026

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.

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 visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/55323.

Please quote reference EA49509 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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