Work for 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
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Current staff vacancies
£25,496 per annum (Job Band 7)
Full time, 36 hours 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. The postholder will be based in our Porters’ Lodge, where you will be the first point of contact for all visitors to the College and you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of students and other College members.
The postholder should have excellent communication skills and organisational skills, with a calm but quick-thinking approach to problem solving. An ability to work well in a team but to also work alone at times, using their own initiative is important. Good IT skills are valuable in this role, specifically the use of the Microsoft Suite.
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.
£27,500 per annum (Job Band 7)
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Â鶹ƵµÀ is seeking a Tutorial Administrator to work within our Tutorial Department, taking the administrative lead on the yearly cycle of events and welfare for our Postgraduate students. You will have experience of working in an administrative role and outstanding organisational skills, be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal 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 by Monday 16 September.
Current academic vacancies
Please check this page for upcoming vacancies
What makes Murray Edwards special?
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Murray Edwards is a great place to work: everyone is friendly and welcoming, plus there are some great perks like free lunch and coffees!
![Man in green polo shirt and sun hat](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/Keith%20gardens%20headshot.jpg?h=a7794362&itok=aB5Vevy9)
The gardens at Murray Edwards are stunning - they're a haven for wildlife and birds and make the College such a calm and beautiful place to work. We encourage staff to pick the flowers for their offices.
![Portrait of Murray Edwards Fellow Dr Luana Bulat](/sites/default/files/styles/headshot/public/2024-06/Luana%20headshot.jpg?h=d5a55c87&itok=-WIHD9iH)
There's a strong feeling of community here. As Fellows, we get to know the students well, and the staff too.
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Facts and figures
Staff at Murray Edwards
Official Fellows at Murray Edwards
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