Head of Higher Degrees and PPD Office

About Us 

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading academic institutions, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. For nearly 800 years, we've been at the forefront of groundbreaking discoveries, shaping global knowledge across diverse fields. We boast 31 Colleges, over 150 faculties and departments, and a thriving ecosystem of museums, libraries, and research centres. 

We are now looking for a Head of Higher Degrees and PPD Office to join our Faculty of Education on a full-time, permanent basis. 

The Benefits

• Salary of £36,320 - £46,970 per annum.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family-friendly schemes, including workplace nurseries.
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
• University Staff Counselling Service.
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores.
• Relocation support schemes.
• Development opportunities. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and detail-focused administrator with superb management skills and a focus on developing processes to join our world-renowned university.

The Role 

As our Head of Higher Degrees and PPD Office, you will oversee the administration of postgraduate and professional development programmes within the Faculty of Education. 

Leading a team of seven staff, you will oversee day-to-day management and HR matters, while co-ordinating administrative activities across the student lifecycle. You will be involved in admissions, registration, assessments and examinations, alongside managing student records, programme budgets and administrative processes to ensure compliance with University requirements.

You will also work closely with academic programme leaders and the Director of Learning and Teaching, supporting course development, quality assurance and Faculty planning. Contributing to the improvement of systems and procedures, you'll strive to ensure the office continues to meet the needs of students and staff.

Additionally, you will:

• Co-ordinate student recruitment information, course publicity and marketing materials.
• Analyse and present data to support teaching allocations and Faculty decision-making.
• Act as secretary to Faculty committees and the Disability Liaison Officer.
• Liaise with University departments on student administration, regulations and procedures.

About You 

To be considered as our Head of Higher Degrees and PPD Office, you will need:

• Experience of managing a complex range of administrative responsibilities and meeting competing deadlines.
• Experience of managing and supporting a team.
• Experience of reviewing and improving administrative processes.
• Experience of working within a safeguarding framework, such as in a school, local authority or other educational setting.
• Experience of using IT applications and advising on the development of databases and social media in a professional setting.
• Experience of analysing and presenting data and information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

Other organisations may call this role Office Manager, Academic Administration Manager, Student Administration Manager, Postgraduate Administration Manager, Education Administration Manager, Faculty Office Manager, University Administration Manager, or Programme Administration Manager.

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

For detailed information about the role and working for the University, please see the 'Further Information' link below.

• Further Information

If you have any questions about the application process, or have any difficulties with applying for the vacancy, please contact the Faculty of Education HR team at hr@educ.cam.ac.uk

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

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