University of Cambridge
Postgraduate Office Administrator (Taught Courses)
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Applications are invited for the post of Postgraduate Taught Course Coordinator
Who will be based in the Postgraduate Office at the Department of Engineering's site in central Cambridge.
About the Role
The Postgraduate Office offers a complete "cradle to grave" service to all postgraduate students registered in the Engineering Department, from initial enquiries, through the application process, registration on arrival, the period of study, and examination, to closure of files once a student has graduated.
About the Department
The Department currently recruits to six taught MPhil, two MRES, two part-time taught postgraduate programmes, with annual applications of over 2000 and an annual intake of circa 200 postgraduate taught students. The Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology recruits to two taught MPhil, and one MRes programme.
Responsibilities
The role-holder will manage the postgraduate taught course support systems, processes and communications on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering to ensure the successful delivery of all the postgraduate taught programmes as well as support the work of the Postgraduate Office.
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This is a very busy and varied role involving daily communication with academic staff, students and potential applicants, so the successful candidate must have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and have the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
Requirements
You will be educated to degree level/Level 6 vocational qualifications, or possess an equivalent level of practical experience, and be an experienced user of Microsoft Office. You should have experience of working in University administration in either a project, programme or course coordination role. Experience of Committee work, preferably in a higher education institution and in the area of postgraduate administration is also required. We are looking for an individual who is able to work as part of a team as well as providing clear leadership when necessary, with experience of contributing to the development of administrative systems and processes, seeking out best practice and successfully implementing change. Knowledge of CAMSIS and Sharepoint would be desirable.
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Application Process
If you think you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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Important Dates
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18 August 2026.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the HR Office at the Department of Engineering (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, (0)1223 332615).
Please quote reference NM50340 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility to Work in the UK
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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