Undergraduate Admissions Manager

Tenure: Fixed-term contract, 3 year, Full – time

Corpus Christi College Cambridge wishes to appoint a full-time Undergraduate Admissions Manager.

The Undergraduate Admissions Manager will play a central role in the College's undergraduate admissions process, leading the day-to-day operation of the Admissions Office and ensuring the efficient and effective administration of all aspects of admissions. Working closely with the Admissions Tutor, Fellows, Directors of Studies, other relevant College staff, and applicants, the postholder will help deliver a fair, rigorous and welcoming admissions process that reflects the College's commitment to academic excellence.

The successful applicant will lead on the organisation and coordination of the core functions of the Admissions Office and will line manage the Admissions Administrator. They will be responsible for managing a varied and demanding workload, overseeing admissions systems and processes, and ensuring the accurate handling of confidential information throughout the admissions cycle.

We are looking for applicants with substantial experience of educational administration, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. The successful applicant will be able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. They will be confident using their knowledge and initiative to ensure the smooth operation of the Admissions Office throughout the year.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to work occasional evenings and weekends during busy periods of the admissions cycle. 

The normal place of work will be onsite at Corpus Christi College.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including membership of a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Job Description/Person Specification

Additional Information

How to apply. 

Please:

1. Complete our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
2. Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter.
3. Send your completed application by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact James Davies-Warner (jd911@cam.ac.uk) to organise a telephone conversation. 

Closing date: Tuesday 7^th July 2026, 08:00am

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College shortly after the closing date for applications.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Interviews: Will be held on Tuesday 14^th July

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