MSt Course Administrator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology invites applications for a proactive Administrator to support two part-time MSt programmes: Applied Criminology & Police Management and Applied Criminology, Penology & Management. The role is full-time and fixed-term for two years.

Working with the Graduate Programmes Manager, Course Directors and academic staff, you will manage admissions, student records, assessments, and events, ensuring a smooth student lifecycle and high-quality service.

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of our two part-time Master of Studies (MSt) programmes: Applied Criminology & Police Management and Applied Criminology, Penology & Management. This role is offered full-time and will be fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.

Working closely with the Graduate Programmes Manager, Course Directors and academic staff, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the full student lifecycle, from initial enquiry and admissions through to assessment, qualification and graduation. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of residential teaching blocks, ensuring a seamless experience for students, academics and external contributors.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior professionals from policing, probation, prisons and the wider criminal justice sector. You will coordinate course administration, manage admissions processes, maintain programme information and learning resources, support assessments and examinations, and help organise teaching and programme events.

We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of colleagues and external partners, comfortable working independently, and committed to delivering a professional and responsive service.

The University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology is one of the world's leading criminology departments, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. In addition to two MSt programmes for senior criminal justice practitioners, the Institute delivers an MPhil and a PhD programme. The Institute is also home to the Radzinowicz Library, which houses the most comprehensive criminology collection in the United Kingdom.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

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.