University of Cambridge
Teaching Office Manager [Temporary Cover]
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Teaching Office Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled individual to join the Teaching Office Team in the Department of Psychology as our Teaching Office Manager, while the current role holder takes up a secondment. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Teaching Office team, whose focus is on the delivery of high-quality support for undergraduate and postgraduate education within our busy and friendly department. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where the professional services team are valued and developed.
Role Overview
As the Teaching Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our department. We are seeking applicants with previous experience in teaching coordination roles, who have excellent IT skills, exceptional organisational abilities, and strong communication skills (both verbal and written) combined with a good level of numeracy. You will have the ability to learn quickly and independently and enjoy heading up a busy office and team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Deputy Head of Department for Undergraduate Education.
- Ensure policy translates into procedure.
- Embed administrative best practice in all areas.
- Support the department in responding to any change as it occurs.
- Manage the day-to-day activity of the Teaching Office.
- Oversee the quality of work that is delivered.
- Line manage the Teaching Administrator and Postgraduate Administrator.
- Take proactive responsibility for their development.
Position Details
- Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
- Internal Applications: 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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Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to:
- Louise Balshaw (bom@psychol.cam.ac.uk)
- Please quote reference PJ50743 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
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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