Deputy Faculty Manager

The Faculty of History seeks a Deputy Faculty Manager, specialising in postgraduate education. This role is based within the University's Unified Administrative Service and assigned to the Faculty of History, sitting within the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. 

The role holder will be responsible for the administrative processes underpinning the Faculty of History's postgraduate taught and research programmes. 

This is a pivotal and varied role, which will provide leadership and guidance in matters of policy, strategy, change and planning. The role holder will contribute to the development of the Faculty of History, support key committees, and line manage a team of professional services staff dedicated to postgraduate student administration and school's liaison work. 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. The successful candidate will also have the ability to implement change, understand, interpret, manage, and design administrative processes, together with previous experience in a senior administrative role is required. The ability to work as part of a team, providing clear leadership, plus excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are also essential attributes for this role. 

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to:

Dr Elizabeth Haresnape, at eh273@cam.ac.uk 

Closing Date: Monday 13th May 2024 

Interview Date: TBC 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. 

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Questions about the application process should be addressed to Lauren Taylor, HR Coordinator at Lauren.Taylor@admin.cam.ac.uk 

Please quote reference AK41344 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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