Domestic Bursar

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Discounts at restaurants, shops & more

Outdoor gym

Death in service

Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

Job summary

A prestigious college in Cambridge seeks a Domestic Bursar to lead operational services and manage financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, project management abilities, and robust financial acumen. Evening and weekend work may be required. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven excellence in project and people management.
• Ability to demonstrate robust financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the College’s operational services.
• Apply strong project and people management.
• Support the strategic running of College operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Financial acumen

Job description

Overview

Contract type: Permanent, full time 36.5 hours per week

St Edmund’s College is seeking to appoint a Domestic Bursar, a pivotal role which demands outstanding leadership and organisational skills, alongside a deep appreciation for the academic ethos and traditions that define collegiate life in Cambridge. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven excellence in project and people management, as well as robust financial acumen to ensure the smooth and strategic running of the College’s operational services.

St Edmund’s College is unique, as is the wider University of Cambridge. We’re looking for a results-driven individual who can thrive in this environment; someone who adapts fluidly to diverse communities and evolving requirements, yet has the confidence and judgement to set boundaries and make firm decisions when needed.

Due to the nature of the role some evening and weekend work is required.

For a comprehensive overview of the role including key responsibilities, the person specification, and further details about the College, please refer to the candidate pack.

Responsibilities

As Domestic Bursar, you will provide leadership for the College’s operational services, applying strong project and people management to ensure effective delivery. You will contribute robust financial acumen to support the strategic running of College operations and demonstrate the judgement to set boundaries where needed. Some evening and weekend work is required due to the nature of the role.

Benefits

• Working daily allowance for food and drinks
• Free car parking (where available)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Generous pension contributions
• Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
• Outdoor gym
• Death in service
• Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

How to apply

To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV to the HR Team at: [e-mail]

To discuss any aspect of the role, please contact Mr Graham Watson, the Bursar, at [e-mail]

The deadline for applications is 09:00GMT on Monday 3 November 2025.

First round interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 12 November & Thursday 13 November 2025.

Final round interviews will take place on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. This date is fixed and cannot be rescheduled, so applicants must ensure they are available to attend.

Legal and compliance

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its data protection obligations and its Data Protection Policy: http://www.stedmunds.cam.ac.uk/data-protection

Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references