Deputy Faculty Manager (Teaching and Facilities) – Maternity Cover

About the role

The University of Cambridge is inviting applications for a fixed-term (maternity cover) post of Deputy Faculty Manager (Teaching and Facilities) in its Unified Administrative Service, initially assigned to the Faculty of History. The role is responsible for the administrative processes behind the delivery and examination of the Faculty's undergraduate teaching programmes, and for overseeing facilities work and resource issues related to teaching. It is a pivotal position offering leadership and guidance on policy, strategy, change and planning, and contributes to the development of the Faculty of History.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional administration, management and leadership for ongoing Faculty operations and for Faculty strategic work and projects.
• Manage the administration of undergraduate teaching programmes, including the day-to-day management of the learning and teaching support teams and their associated processes and facilities.
• Act as an important contact for Faculty students and teaching programme stakeholders.
• Support the Faculty Chair and committees on policy, strategy and planning, including finance, teaching, facilities and resource management.
• Undertake substantial committee work and coordinate communications within the Faculty and with external stakeholders.
• Line manage a team of professional services staff dedicated to undergraduate student administration and facilities management.

Required profile

• Degree-level education.
• Previous experience in a senior administrative role.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Ability to implement change and to design and manage administrative processes.
• Team player with clear leadership, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The post is full time, fixed term for 13 months or the return of the post holder, whichever is earlier. Internal candidates may apply for a secondment from their current University role. Applications are made online through the University's recruitment system, quoting reference AK51396; informal enquiries are welcomed. The advertised salary is £35,608 to £46,049.