University of Cambridge
People Manager (Faculty) - Fixed Term
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Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS)
Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) is one of the world's leading business schools, renowned for its excellence in research, teaching, and global impact. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic People Manager (Faculty) to play a pivotal role in supporting and developing our academic community.
Working closely with key stakeholders, you will be the dedicated HR partner for approximately 80 faculty members currently) and a key contributor to the School's strategic ambitions.
This is far more than a traditional HR role. You will be a trusted adviser, strategic thinker, and relationship builder, helping to attract, develop, reward, and retain outstanding academic talent in an increasingly competitive global market.
About The Role
As People Manager (Faculty), you will be a dedicated partner for academic staff, providing expert, tailored HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including:
- Partnering with senior academic leaders on workforce planning, organisational development, and people strategy.
- Leading academic recruitment campaigns, from workforce planning through to appointment.
- Supporting the onboarding, development, probation, and career progression of faculty members.
- Advising on performance, probation, promotion, reward, and remuneration processes.
- Managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
- Providing guidance on academic leave, visiting appointments, and governance processes.
- Driving organisational development and change initiatives that support academic excellence.
- Using data, insights, and evidence-based recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.
You will also oversee colleagues supporting academic people processes and contribute to supporting the wider HR team.
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About You
We're looking for a highly credible HR professional who combines strategic insight with practical delivery.
You Will Bring
- Significant experience in a HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or equivalent role.
- A proven track record of partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision-making.
- Expertise across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, talent management, reward, and employee relations.
- Experience handling complex and sensitive employment matters with confidence and professionalism.
- Strong organisational development and change management capability.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Outstanding communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) and CIPD membership, qualification, or equivalent professional expertise.
- Experience within higher education, research-intensive organisations, or similarly complex environments would be advantageous.
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.
Why Work for Cambridge Judge Business School?
We are the business school of the University of Cambridge, advancing knowledge and leadership through people who leave a mark on the world. Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real-world impact to transform individuals, organisations, and society. Since 1990, we have forged a reputation as a centre of rigorous thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the world's most prestigious research universities, and in the heart of the Cambridge Cluster, the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe.
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Benefits Of Working For Cambridge Judge Business School
You'll receive excellent benefits at Cambridge Judge Business School including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Defined benefits pension schemes
- Flexible working options
- Family-friendly initiatives
- Career development opportunities
- Support for health and mental wellbeing
- Discounts on shopping
- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes
More information is available on our website - Staff benefits - Jobs at Cambridge Judge Business School - Cambridge Judge Business School
Application Process
- Closing Date: 4th October 2026
- Interview Dates: w/c 12th October 2026
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk
Additional Information
The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. We expect most colleagues to spend at least 50% of their time at their dedicated office location. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.
Please quote reference NS51062 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.
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