Christ's College Cambridge
BURSAR
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Bursar
Location: St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3BU
Salary Range: £108,153 per annum (point 77 on the University’s single salary spine)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reporting to the Master and accountable to the Council and the Governing Body of the College, the Bursar is the senior administrative and financial officer of the College. The Bursar plays a central role, alongside the Master and other College Officers, in the leadership of a diverse College community of students, Fellows, affiliates and staff. The Bursar is responsible for helping to develop and execute College strategies in support of the College’s core mission, set out (in Latin) in Statute in 1506: ‘the promotion of education, research, teaching and religion’ (‘religion’ – more helpfully translated these days as ‘civic responsibility’).
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The post offers a range of governance, management, operational and financial responsibilities in the stimulating environment of a self-governing College, with over 500 years of intellectual tradition. Applicants should have experience at senior level in managing people and money and should have a proven track-record of strategic planning, and strong skills in project management.
The successful applicant will be elected to a Fellowship of the College.
The stipend of the Bursar will be £108,153 per annum (this figure equates to spine point 77 on the University’s single salary spine point chart). The University’s single salary spine point chart is reviewed on 1 August annually.
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Closing date: Noon on 4 September 2026
Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews expected to be held on 30 September and 1 October 2026.
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Christ’s College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievement of the College's mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
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