Estates Manager

Gonville and Caius College has a large and varied operational estate much of which consists of beautiful listed buildings in central Cambridge. We also have a range of other properties, large and small in various parts of the city in conservation areas. The College is seeking an experienced Estates professional to assist the Domestic Bursar in the strategic management of this estate. The role will be busy and varied and you will be equally likely to represent the College to outside contractors.

This is a permanent full-time role.  The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week. 

The annual salary is in the range of £60K - £65K per annum. 

The College 

Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge. It is an educational charity, and its mission is to provide a place of education, religion, learning and research, in conjunction with a University that is recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. 

The College is an academic community comprising some 530 undergraduate students, 250 graduate students, and 110 Fellows (lecturers, professors and other senior academic researchers and teachers) and almost 200 staff. It plays a significant role throughout the University. 

Why work at Caius?

Benefits include: 

• Generous Pension Scheme; 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
• Health care cash plan
• 33 days of annual holiday (inc. Public Holidays)
• Free on-site lunch provided
• Workplace Nursery Scheme (salary sacrifice)
• College subsidised gym
• Car parking (subject to availability/eligibility)
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment 

The Application Process 

For further information, view the full job description, register and apply, please click the above ‘Apply’ button. 

• The closing date for applications is 12 noon GMT on Thursday 19 November 2026.
• Please note: First interviews are expected to take place on either 2, 3 or 4 December 2026.
• You are encouraged to make an early application as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• For your application to be considered it MUST be complete and include an up-to-date CV.
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• For additional information, please email careers@cai.cam.ac.uk 

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