Policy, Governance and Compliance Manager [Temporary Cover]

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

The University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Policy, Governance and Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in the leadership and assurance of the Student Support Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior administrator with strong governance, policy and analytical expertise to contribute to services that directly support student wellbeing across the collegiate University.

Working closely with the Head of Student Support, you will lead the Department's governance arrangements, ensuring robust oversight, high quality reporting and effective compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. You will act as Secretariat to the Joint Wellbeing Committee and other key governance groups, drafting policy papers, shaping the annual cycle of business and providing authoritative advice.

You will oversee departmental policy development, horizon scanning and audit activity, including clinical audit, ensuring that services remain aligned with best practice and sector standards. You will also lead engagement and communications activity, managing the Student Support website, coordinating the Student Advisory Forum and supporting the implementation of the Student Engagement Strategy. You will also contribute to the University's suicide prevention work, including Serious Incident Case Reviews and training for Senior Tutors. The role involves significant cross University and external collaboration.

You will bring substantial experience in a senior administrative role within Higher Education or a similarly complex, regulated environment. You will have excellent written communication skills, strong policy and governance expertise, and the ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, evidence based recommendations. Highly developed interpersonal skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders are essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to delivering high quality, student centred services and who can contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and forward looking department.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance;
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation

Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Jenny Raine, Head of Student upport - Email: head@studentsupport.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is: 13th July 2026

The interview date for the role is: 29th July 2026

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

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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