Postgrad Education & Operations Lead

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior education administrator leading postgraduate administration, admissions, student support, governance, and service improvement.

You will work with academic and professional services colleagues to deliver efficient, high-quality services across the student lifecycle, report on progress, and deputise for the Business and Operations Manager when needed. Flexible working considered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading postgraduate administration.
• Proven ability to manage admissions, funding, and student support.
• Strong governance and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day education administration across the department.
• Oversee postgraduate admissions, scholarships, and student lifecycle support.
• Support Academic Directors and committees in implementing priorities.
• Drive service improvement and education data management.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Governance

Education admin

Job description

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior education administrator leading postgraduate administration, admissions, student support, governance, and service improvement.

You will work with academic and professional services colleagues to deliver efficient, high-quality services across the student lifecycle, report on progress, and deputise for the Business and Operations Manager when needed. Flexible working considered.