Deputy Faculty Manager [Temporary Cover]

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Deputy Faculty Manager (Teaching and Facilities) for a fixed-term maternity cover based in Cambridge. You will lead the undergraduate administration and facilities team, ensuring smooth delivery of teaching and examination processes while supporting policy and strategic initiatives.

The post requires a degree, excellent organisational and communication skills, and experience in a senior administrative role. 13 months tenure or return of the post holder.

Qualifications

• Degree level education with strong organisational ability.
• Experience in a senior administrative role and change management.
• Ability to lead a professional services team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative processes underpinning undergraduate teaching programmes.
• Line manage the undergraduate student administration and facilities team.
• Coordinate facilities work and resource planning for teaching delivery.
• Support committees and policy development within the Faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

# Deputy Faculty Manager [Temporary Cover]UUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 20 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →Applications are invited for the fixed-term (maternity cover) post of Deputy Faculty Manager (Teaching and Facilities), a role based in the University's Unified Administrative Service and assigned to the Faculty of History.The RoleThe role holder will be responsible for the administrative processes underpinning the delivery and examining of the Faculty's undergraduate teaching programmes, and will have an oversight of facilities work and resource issues relating to teaching. This is a pivotal role within a large and vibrant Faculty, providing 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 professional services staff dedicated to undergraduate student administration and facilities management.The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, possess excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. 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.Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 13 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.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.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Elizabeth Haresnape, Faculty Manager at [e-mail] you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator at [e-mail] quote reference AK51396 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.