Natural Sciences Tripos (NST) Co-ordinator

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a full-time Natural Sciences Tripos (NST) Co-ordinator to lead the co-ordination, administration, and delivery of the NST course. The ideal candidate will oversee teaching and examinations, develop policies to enhance efficiency, and build strong relationships with various stakeholders. This role offers a supportive workplace, generous benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a significant academic program.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Substantial holiday allowance

Retail discounts

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of teaching and examinations across the programme.
• Develop policy and refine processes to increase efficiency.
• Act as secretary to the NST Management Committee.
• Build strong working relationships across both Schools.

Job description

Role Overview

The School of the Biological Sciences and the School of the Physical Sciences are seeking a full‑time Natural Sciences Tripos (NST) Co‑ordinator to lead the co‑ordination, administration and delivery of the University’s flagship Natural Sciences Tripos (NST) course. The NST involves a network of Academic and Professional Services colleagues across two Schools and 16 departments, with more than 2,300 students spread across three years.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of teaching and examinations across the programme and act as the point of contact for queries and requests from students, academics, colleges and university administration.
• Develop policy and refine processes to increase efficiency and support schools and departments in delivering the NST course; engage with central transformation programmes relating to education and contribute to central reviews, consultations and forums.
• Act as secretary to the NST Management Committee and the Committee of the Directors of Education for the Biological Sciences; organise meetings, brief committees and chairs, follow up action points, and proactively highlight internal and external developments affecting delivery of the NST course.
• Build a strong working relationship with chairs and colleagues across both Schools, leading and influencing discussions relating to NST.

Benefits

A supportive and inclusive workplace; generous pension scheme; substantial holiday allowance; and a range of employee benefits, including retail discounts.

Application Information

Interview date: Week beginning 19 January 2026.
Reference: PA48252.

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