NEACO Project Coordinator - Temporary Cover (Part Time)
Applications are invited for the post of Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) Project Coordinator. The post holder will have responsibility for monitoring progress and measuring the impact of activities delivered by the neaco project.
This post is part of the Uni Connect Programme, funded by the government and overseen by The Office for Students (OfS). The programme was set up in 2017 and supports a strategic goal that students' access to higher education is not limited by their background, location or characteristics. Uni Connect brings together 29 partnerships of universities, colleges and other local partners to offer activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college. As part of this national project, the University of Cambridge is acting as the lead for a partnership of Higher Education Institutions and other stakeholders across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The neaco Project Coordinator is one of two roles that provides the link between the neaco Central Team activity and administration and the network's outreach activities taking place across the region. They will ensure strong links and communication channels with all partners, and oversee the smooth running of the project. The role involves responsibility for coordinating key areas of the project such as data evaluation, and delivery within the Further Education Colleges.
Applicants should be educated to at least degree level (or equivalent experience), with experience of coordinating complex projects and experience of managing staff. The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge of, and commitment to, recruitment and widening participation to Higher Education in the UK, a detailed understanding of the structure and systems of UK secondary schools and colleges, and outstanding communication skills.
The position is maternity cover, subject to external funding and is available on a fixed term contract until 31st July 2026 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
This role is available part time, at 0.8 fte. We would also consider applicants looking to work 0.6fte.
Applications are welcomed from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates interested in taking a secondment from their current role in the University.
Additional information can be found within the further particulars.
Your application should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person profile along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria. Please include a covering letter alongside your CV.
For informal enquiries, please contact Tom Levinson, Head of Widening Participation and Collaborative Outreach - tom.levinson@admin.cam.ac.uk
Interviews will be held on 17th and 18th September.
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Please quote reference AT46898 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.
Admissions Administrator (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2026 in the first instance.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced administrator with an interest in admissions policies, particularly those relating to international students, to take a temporary role in this busy team. Secondments from internal candidates will be considered.
The Postgraduate Admissions Office has 24 staff and co-ordinates the processing of around 35,000 postgraduate applications for doctoral research and masters courses each year; providing expert admissions advice and support for over 100 departments and faculties in the University and 31 Cambridge colleges with whom the office liaises closely to ensure a quality service delivery.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and busy team in a central University office that provides a key service to all departments and colleges, as well as to applicants from all over the world.
About the Role
The post holder will act as the main point of contact in the office for admissions policies and procedures relating to fee status assessments, application fee waivers and funding. They will work closely with Departments, Faculties, Colleges and Funders, internal and external, to ensure that the administration for the admission of applicants is efficient, and that processes and policies are robust and well communicated. The role holder will also take on additional specialist areas as required, particularly international qualifications equivalencies.
As Admissions Administrators, and as part of the wider team, you will also be responsible for carrying out the quality assurance checking and offer making process for all applicants; processing documentation submitted as evidence to meet offer conditions; confirming applicants' admission once all offer conditions have been satisfactorily met; and processing the CAS for students requiring visas.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and customer orientated skills, and experience of providing a timely and high-quality administrative service, preferably in higher education. You should have the ability to digest, understand and communicate policy, scrutinise documentation, have an excellent eye for detail, be able to work independently to complete work to tight deadlines, and to use your own initiative and judgment.
Interested applicants for this post should be educated to HND/HNC level (or have equivalent relevant experience), have a good knowledge of MS Office, and be willing to learn new skills.
Further information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document, which you can find via a link at the bottom of the advert. In your application, please tell us how you meet the criteria listed in the Further Particulars along with relevant examples. Also, tell us why you want to join our team. We will shortlist based on these criteria.
Applications are welcome from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Victoria Gedney - Email: Victoria.gedney@admin.cam.ac.uk
Closing Date: 17h August 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 25th August 2025
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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AT46822 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.
Deputy Head of Graduate Admissions Office [Temporary Cover]
Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 30 September 2026 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to join the Postgraduate Admissions Office in a key leadership role. This fixed-term position offers an excellent secondment opportunity to gain experience in leading a high-performing team and managing change while covering a career break.
The Postgraduate Admissions Office is responsible for around 35,000 applications annually for doctoral and master's programmes. It supports applicants, over 100 departments and faculties, and all 31 Cambridge Colleges with expert admissions advice and services.
As Deputy Head, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality service. You'll oversee core operations including offer-making, document verification, visa sponsorship, admissions confirmation, and providing staff and applicant guidance. You'll ensure processes are efficient, accurate, and meet Service Level Agreements, while supporting and developing a dedicated team.
You will use your knowledge and experience to direct staff responsible for the development of specialist admissions areas such as student visas, international qualifications, part-time study, English language assessment, and applications from disabled applicants. Your expertise will help shape policy and practice across the University.
We're looking for someone who:
You will serve as Assistant Secretary to the Postgraduate Admissions Committee and Chair the International Qualifications Reference Group, representing the office at key meetings and forums across the University.
Applications are welcomed from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates interested in taking a secondment from their current role in the University.
Your application should include a CV and Cover Letter that clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person profile within the Further Particulars along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Jane Wilkinson - Jane.wilkinson@admin.cam.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is: 18th August 2025
Interviews will be held: week commencing 1st September 2025
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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AT46497 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.
Student Funding Administrator
The University and team
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest and most successful universities. We are a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society. The University is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the world.
The Student Funding and Fee Policy Team sits within the Admissions and Access Department, and we are a lively and supportive team covering a wide range of funding activities for the Collegiate University. Our rewarding work enables many students to attend the University who may otherwise have not been able to.
About the Role
This varied role in the team primarily supports the Student Loans Administrator in administering US Federal Loans, and other loan schemes on behalf of the collegiate University. The role holder ensures the accuracy of loan applications, disbursements, and related data and ensures compliance with US Dept. of Education Regulations. The US Federal Loans are audited on an annual basis so extreme accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role.
The role holder also supports the Henry, Procter and Choate Funds which provide full funding for students from British Universities to attend either Harvard, Princeton or Yale in the United States for one year. The awards are very prestigious and extremely competitive with only the strongest applicants receiving fellowships. Henry, Procter and Choate Fellowships (https://www.henry-procter-choate.fund.cam.ac.uk)
This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of administrative functions across the Student Funding and Fee Policy team to gain an excellent foundation in how funding at the University works.
What you will need
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in an administrative role and preferably have some experience of student funding or scholarship administration, although this is not essential. They will also have the ability to prioritise and self-manage their workload, to meet targets and deadlines, and be able to deal with pressure.
They will have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and an ability to quickly learn new records and reporting systems.
They should be educated to HND/HNC, Level 4/5 vocational qualifications or have the equivalent level of practical experience.
In addition, they will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, as well as written communication skills, which will be assessed via a written task if shortlisted for an interview.
Benefits
You can expect to receive:
Further information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document, which you can find via a link at the bottom of the advert. In your application please tell us how you meet the criteria listed in the Further Particulars along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
Informal enquires about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Caroline Brown, Student Loans Administrator at Caroline.Brown@admin.cam.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 31st August 2025
The interview date for the role is: Tuesday, 9th September 2025
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AT46734 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.
Student Funding Administrator
The University and team
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest and most successful universities. We are a renowned centre for research, education, and scholarship that makes a significant contribution to society. The University is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the world.
The Student Funding and Fee Policy Team sits within the Admissions and Access Department, and we are a lively and supportive team covering a wide range of funding activities for the Collegiate University. Our rewarding work enables many students to attend the University who may otherwise have not been able to.
About the Role
This varied role in the team primarily supports the Student Loans Administrator in administering US Federal Loans, and other loan schemes on behalf of the collegiate University. The role holder ensures the accuracy of loan applications, disbursements, and related data and ensures compliance with US Dept. of Education Regulations. The US Federal Loans are audited on an annual basis so extreme accuracy and attention to detail is required for this role.
The role holder also supports the Henry, Procter and Choate Funds which provide full funding for students from British Universities to attend either Harvard, Princeton or Yale in the United States for one year. The awards are very prestigious and extremely competitive with only the strongest applicants receiving fellowships. Henry, Procter and Choate Fellowships (https://www.henry-procter-choate.fund.cam.ac.uk)
This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a variety of administrative functions across the Student Funding and Fee Policy team to gain an excellent foundation in how funding at the University works.
What you will need
The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working in an administrative role and preferably have some experience of student funding or scholarship administration, although this is not essential. They will also have the ability to prioritise and self-manage their workload, to meet targets and deadlines, and be able to deal with pressure.
They will have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail and an ability to quickly learn new records and reporting systems.
They should be educated to HND/HNC, Level 4/5 vocational qualifications or have the equivalent level of practical experience.
In addition, they will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, as well as written communication skills, which will be assessed via a written task if shortlisted for an interview.
Benefits
You can expect to receive:
Further information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document, which you can find via a link at the bottom of the advert. In your application please tell us how you meet the criteria listed in the Further Particulars along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
Informal enquires about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Caroline Brown, Student Loans Administrator at Caroline.Brown@admin.cam.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is: Sunday 29 June 2025
The interview date for the role is: Friday 4 July 2025
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AT46124 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.