Supervision Administrator (Full-time - Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a motivated administrator to support teaching and student services. This role involves coordinating supervision schedules and enhancing administrative systems in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail. The position is fixed-term until April 2027, with a salary range of £27,319 to £31,236 per annum. Interested applicants should apply by 05 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Motivated and proactive with organisation skills.
• Sound judgement required in a busy academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, admissions, examinations, and student services.
• Coordinate undergraduate supervision schedules.
• Improve administrative systems and procedures.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong multitasking abilities

Positive professional approach

Job description

The Department of Land Economy is seeking to appoint a motivated, proactive, and highly organised administrator to join our professional services team.

Sitting within the Student Business Office, this role plays a key part in supporting teaching, admissions, examinations and student services across the Department. It will also provide dedicated administrative support to the Global Land Economy initiative, the Department's major strategic programme to expand international research links, secure funding and scholarships, and strengthen global partnerships in areas such as sustainability, urban development, environmental regulation, climate change mitigation, and real estate finance.

This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas of departmental activity, collaborating closely with academic and professional staff in a dynamic and varied environment.

Working within the Student Business Office, the postholder will play a central role in coordinating the undergraduate supervision schedules for the Land Economy Tripos, supporting key academic processes, and ensuring effective delivery of teaching and assessment activities. They will help maintain and improve administrative systems, procedures, and documentation, and act as a key point of contact for students, academics, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, strong multitasking abilities, sound judgement, and a positive, professional approach to working in a busy academic environment.

Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available until 7 April 2027 in the first instance.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Monday 05 January 2026.

Interviews will be held soon after the closing date.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Samantha Wyatt- Administrator Officer, [e-mail]

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail].

Please quote reference JP48100 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£27,319 to £31,236 per annum