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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

£30,000 per annum (Job Band 6) 

Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Â鶹ƵµÀ is seeking an Audio Visual and Production Technician to provide an end-to-end service for our growing external events business, advising clients to meet and exceed their expectations as well as providing technical support on the day of the event. In addition to external events, the AV and Production Technician will also be responsible for AV support with internal events and have overall responsibility of the usage, maintenance and ordering of the College’s AV equipment.   

You will have good technical and practical knowledge of AV and production for a variety of events, including those that run on a hybrid basis. This is a client facing role, and a passion for providing a high-quality service for customers is paramount, you will have good problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical terminology to an audience who may not be familiar with it.  

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 by Friday, 28 March. 

£29,000 per annum (Job Band 7) 

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, mainly evenings during term-times. 

Â鶹ƵµÀ is seeking a Bar Supervisor who is primarily responsible for overseeing the College bar. This is a new role, and the post-holder will be tasked with the promotion of the bar, increasing footfall and working with students and colleagues to to creatively attract customers.  You will also be responsible for upholding customer service standards, training new staff members and the control of stock. 

You will have experience of customer service in a food and beverage environment, with a positive and creative approach. 

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. 

£30,000-£34,000 per annum (Job Band 5) 

Full time 37.5 hours per week 

Responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping operation of our College, the Housekeeping Manager will manage staff, schedules, training, administration and student requests. You will lead by example, ensuring high standards and timely schedules. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, previous experience of planning for service and delivery and the ability to plan and organise. 

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. 

Current academic vacancies

Â鶹ƵµÀ seeks to appoint to Bye Fellowships up to ten post-doctoral researchers to start from 1 October 2025.  Research can be in any field, but the College would specifically welcome applications from candidates from ethnic backgrounds currently under-represented in the College Fellowship.

The College will appoint no more than five researchers in the Sciences discipline and five in the Arts/Humanities discipline.

Applicants should already hold a post in a Department, Faculty or affiliated institution of the University of Cambridge.

Bye Fellows will be expected to play a part in the academic life of the College, for example, by supervising, participating in subject societies and/or attending termly graduate seminars.

Bye Fellows are members of the Senior Common Room, and are entitled to two meals a week in College. They also have access to shared teaching space.  They are paid at an enhanced rate (120%) for supervising members of the College.

Appointments are made for one-year in the first instance, but may be renewed on an annual basis for up to three years.  Bye Fellows are asked to write an annual report on their research ahead of the renewal of their Fellowship.

An application, comprising curriculum vitae, covering letter, and the names of two referees, should reach the College Administrator, Â鶹ƵµÀ, Cambridge, CB3 0DF by noon on Friday 11 April 2025.

 

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