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A modern, informal and academically ambitious college for women at the University of Cambridge. Join us!
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Welcome! We're a vibrant and forward-thinking College, committed to the highest standards of education for young women of all backgrounds, and a friendly and relaxed place to work.

Everyone at Murray Edwards, whether students, academics or staff, feels part of one community and we value every role.

We're lucky to work in airy, light buildings set in gorgeous gardens which everyone is welcome to enjoy. As one of the Hill Colleges, we're based just out of the bustling centre of Cambridge, ensuring a peaceful and green environment.

Staff eat together in our iconic Dome dining hall (lunch is provided free every day, plus drinks in our Art Café) and we hold regular social events. We offer free gym facilities and on-site parking.

We think we're one of the best places to work in Cambridge - come and join us!

Our benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing with length of service
  • contributory pension scheme
  • life assurance benefit
  • discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • on-site parking (subject to availability)
  • lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open
  • drinks in our Art Café
  • gym facilities
  • cycle to work scheme

 

Current staff vacancies

£25,496 per annum, Job Band 7

36 hours across 3 shifts per week

This is a diverse ‘front-of-house’ role that will appeal to anyone who enjoys friendly interaction with a wide variety of people, whilst also helping to ensure the safety and welfare of students and other College members.

The postholder should have excellent communication skills and have a calm but quick thinking approach.  Good computer skills and an ability to work alone at times, using their own initiative is also important. 

Further details on the requirements for the role and a full job description can be found below. To apply for this role please email your CV and cover letter to hr@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk 

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed.

£12 per hour

Â鶹ƵµÀ is looking for Casual Waiting Staff to start work in the College Catering Department. The role will involve carrying out a variety of tasks to assist in the delivery of catering services in all the College rooms as required and maintaining a high level of food service. This is a zero hour contract, with flexible hours of work during the day and evening. A variety of shifts are available throughout the week. No experience is required, as full training will be provided.

Please send a CV and cover letter detailing your experience and the reason for your interest in this position to hr@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk

£31,500 per annum (Job Band 6)

Full time 37.5 hours per week 

This position plays a crucial role across all aspects relating to our undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will provide administrative support to the Tutorial department, ensuring that from matriculation to graduation our students are well supported, and the scheduled events are highly organised and delivered on a timely basis.  

You will be an experienced administrator, working through tasks in an organised manner with an understanding of how to prioritise and plan. You will be professional, and a concise and clear communicator with great teamworking skills. 

Further details on the requirements for the role and a full job description can be found below. To apply for this role please email your CV and cover letter to hr@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk. 

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. We are recruiting for two vacancies, and the job will close once a candidate has been appointed.

Group of young women students sitting on a bench at Murray Edward College, Cambridge