University of Cambridge
Course Administrator (MPhil in Nuclear Energy) (Part-Time)
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Course Administrator for MPhil in Nuclear Energy
The Department of Engineering is offering an exciting opportunity for the right individual with a positive, proactive attitude to take on the role of Course Administrator for the MPhil in Nuclear Energy which is offered on a part-time basis.
This role is based in the Fluid Mechanics, Energy & Turbomachinery Division at the Department's central Cambridge site. The Division has grown rapidly; partly through the establishment of externally supported academic posts, and also through a significant increase in the number of contract researchers. Many of the research grants are in collaboration with industry. The Division also has a satellite operation at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge.
The Nuclear Energy Masters course has been running since 2011 and is an eleven month course for students with a 2.1 in engineering, physics or other science subjects. It attracts applicants from the UK and overseas.
You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of all practical elements of the Nuclear Energy MPhil Course from application through to assessment and dissertation. This will include timetabling the course, organising external UK and European visits, and reporting to Course Management on course income and expenditure. As well as assisting the Course Director in the day-to-day running of the course to ensure its smooth operation, you will play a key role in building and maintaining good working relationships with students, industry club members and academics across the University.
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Educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience, you will be an experienced user of Microsoft Office, and possess excellent organisational skills. Previous administrative experience in a higher education environment is essential and a working knowledge of Cambridge University systems would be desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary pre-requisites for this role.
If you think you are the ideal candidate for this role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and if you have any queries regarding either the vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office in the first instance on hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk or 01223 332615
Please quote reference NM50736 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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