Postgrad Operations Leader: Education Admin & Governance

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a key leadership role to oversee postgraduate education administration, admissions, student support, governance and service improvement. You will lead education administration, drive operational excellence, and deputise for the Business and Operations Manager when needed, working closely with academic and professional services colleagues.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration, people management, budgeting, governance, and delivering complex administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of education administration across the Department.
• Manage and deliver postgraduate administration and operational processes, including admissions, recruitment, funding, and student support, ensuring high-quality services for students and academic staff throughout the student lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to prospective postgraduate students and respond to applicant enquiries.
• Oversee postgraduate scholarship and research funding administration.
• Support Academic Directors and committees in implementing strategic and operational priorities.
• Lead governance, committee management, regulatory compliance, reporting, and education data management.
• Coordinate and enhance administrative processes to improve service quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Contribute to leadership, operational management, and continuous service improvement initiatives across the Professional Services team.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Governance

Education administration

Job description

The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a key leadership role to oversee postgraduate education administration, admissions, student support, governance and service improvement. You will lead education administration, drive operational excellence, and deputise for the Business and Operations Manager when needed, working closely with academic and professional services colleagues.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr.