Boathouse Manager / Boatperson in Cambridge

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Undergraduate Admissions Manager

Corpus Christi College Cambridge wishes to appoint a full-time Undergraduate Admissions Manager.

The Undergraduate Admissions Manager will play a central role in the College's undergraduate admissions process, leading the day-to-day operation of the Admissions Office and ensuring the efficient and effective administration of all aspects of admissions. Working closely with the Admissions Tutor, Fellows, Directors of Studies, other relevant College staff, and applicants, the postholder will help deliver a fair, rigorous and welcoming admissions process that reflects the College's commitment to academic excellence.

The successful applicant will lead on the organisation and coordination of the core functions of the Admissions Office and will line manage the Admissions Administrator. They will be responsible for managing a varied and demanding workload, overseeing admissions systems and processes, and ensuring the accurate handling of confidential information throughout the admissions cycle.

We are looking for applicants with substantial experience of educational administration, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a meticulous attention to detail. The successful applicant will be able to work independently, exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. They will be confident using their knowledge and initiative to ensure the smooth operation of the Admissions Office throughout the year.

Applications will be subject to a DBS check.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required for occasional evenings and weekends during busy periods of the admissions cycle.

The normal place of work will be onsite at Corpus Christi College.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including membership of a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Admissions & Engagement Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in how the College engages with prospective applicants. Working as part of the Admissions Team, the postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering the College's digital media strategy, helping improve how we engage with prospective students across different platforms and events.

The Admissions & Engagement Coordinator will lead on the College's admissions-focused digital presence, including social media, website content and online events. They will develop creative and engaging content for prospective applicants, maintain and enhance key admissions webpages, manage communications with schools and teachers, and coordinate the College's contribution to Open Days and other admissions events.

We are looking for a highly organised and creative individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of digital engagement. The successful applicant will have experience of social media content creation, digital communications and website management, and will have the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. They will be confident using their initiative to develop new approaches to applicant engagement and will be committed to communicating the opportunities available at Corpus to a diverse range of prospective students.

The postholder will work closely with the Admissions Tutor and Outreach Programmes Coordinator to ensure that the College's admissions communications are engaging, accurate and effective.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility required to work occasional evenings and weekends during Open Days and other admissions events.

The normal place of work will be onsite at Corpus Christi College.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including membership of a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

IT & AV Engineer

The IT & AV Engineer is a key role in delivering information services and technology support to students, staff, fellows, and guests. Strong IT skills, the ability to communicate well and offer customer‑focused helpdesk support to users at all levels are essential. An ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, is particularly important.

The role requires a strong technical breadth and depth of knowledge together with many experiences to take a key role in implementing and maintaining IT key infrastructure and systems across the College.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Boathouse Manager / Boatperson

We are looking for an experienced and friendly Boatperson/Boathouse Manager to work closely with the Boat Club Captains on matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the Boathouse, shared between Corpus Christi, Girton, Newnham, Sidney Sussex and Wolfson. The post involves maintaining rowing equipment and facilities, and fostering a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all club members.

We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive knowledge of managing a boathouse, or a comparable equipment‑based boating environment
• Broad working knowledge of the boating industry, including boats, equipment, suppliers and retailers
• Experience in the use of machinery for the repair and maintenance of boats and associated equipment
• Ability to work without supervision and adhere to Health and Safety regulations

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Senior Plumber/Gas Engineer

The Estates and Facilities Department are looking for a Senior Plumber who is GAS‑SAFE registered to join their growing team.

The College has a diverse estate – from our Old Court dating from the 14th century through to modern purpose‑built residences. The Estates and Facilities team is responsible for a wide range of preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as small scale projects to improve our facilities. It is a particularly exciting time to join the College as we have a number of refurbishment projects underway – the Estates and Facilities Department will have a pivotal role in bringing these projects to life and embedding them into our beautiful and historic buildings.

The Senior Plumber will contribute heavily to the maintenance of the mechanical and plumbing infrastructure of the College and should be content to work at heights and in confined spaces.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Butler's Supervisor

The College has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join the Catering Department.

This is a hands‑on role and is an integral part of ensuring Corpus is a leader in the Hospitality sector and provides outstanding service to all members of the College community and external dinner, conference and summer school guests.

With demonstrable skills to deliver a first‑class front‑of‑house service to ensure total customer satisfaction, the successful candidate will be professional and commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day‑to‑day business. The role will require leading by example and setting high standards to exceed customers’ expectations.

The successful candidate will have previous relevant experience, have great organisational and observational skills, experienced in banqueting/restaurants/buffet service and in leading a small skilled team.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Butler’s Assistant

The College has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and experienced Butler’s Assistants to join the Catering Team.

Corpus Christi Catering takes great pride in delivering exceptional hospitality, combining locally sourced ingredients, a talented and dedicated kitchen brigade and an experienced Butler team to create memorable dining experiences. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, and genuine service ensures that Corpus Christi remains a leader in the Cambridge collegiate hospitality sector.

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our operation, integral to upholding the College’s reputation for excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about creating outstanding experiences for our College community and for our external dining, conference, and summer school guests.

The successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to deliver impeccable front‑of‑house service, ensuring every guest feels valued. Professional, confident, and commercially aware, you will lead by example, setting and maintaining the highest standards of presentation, service, and care that consistently exceed expectations.

The successful candidates should have previous relevant experience, but most importantly be looking for a role where they can be part of a passionate team, influence change and share their enthusiasm for excellence.

In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary, structured opportunity to move into Senior Butler role, structured training and development, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Chef de Partie - Pastry

The College has an opportunity for a Chef de Partie- Pastry to join its ambitious kitchen team. You will assist the Executive Head Chef in delivering a wide variety of Catering in many different settings. Whether you are cooking for student Cafeteria or a Masters Dinner, the expectation is flawless catering utilising both humble and exceptional ingredients. As Chef de Partie- Pastry you will be a key player in a passionate brigade, where your own food passion and interests can be nurtured and developed.

The successful applicant must possess knowledge of classic and modern pastry techniques, current food trends and the experience appropriate for a kitchen that prepares from scratch. The post holder must have a strong understanding of Food Hygiene, Allergen Awareness and Health and Safety.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Outreach Programmes Coordinator

Corpus Christi College Cambridge wishes to appoint a full‑time Outreach Programmes Coordinator. The successful applicant will be a part of the College’s dynamic Admissions Team, working to develop and promote our leading access and outreach programmes.

We are looking for applicants who have a strong knowledge of UK and international school educational landscapes, and a keen desire to deliver programmes that help improve access to the University of Cambridge. The successful applicant will be able to confidently use their knowledge and experience to curate the Admissions Office’s online presence. They will be able to work independently, to manage and prioritise their own workload and to use their initiative and to make decisions. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with some flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as required. The normal place of work will be onsite at Corpus Christi College.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Development Executive Assistant

The role will suit a motivated individual and will provide executive assistant support to the Director of Development in the planning and delivery of the College’s philanthropic and alumni engagement activity. Operational seniority and experience are required to assure the operational efficiency of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the day‑to‑day administration of the work of the Development Director.
• Organising Fundraising meetings, sending meeting requests and dealing with the associated correspondence.
• Ensuring that the RE NXT database is maintained efficiently.
• Liaising with College staff, committees and the Fellowship including minute taking for committees where the Development Director is Chair.
• Managing the arrangements for all major donor meetings.
• Project management for national and international travel.
• Assist with HR support and DARO recruitment.
• Assisting with Stewardship for donor facilitated major awards, bursaries and prizes.
• Planning and executing timely communications with donors.
• Office management – dealing with office correspondence, office organisation, and carrying out general office duties.
• Maintaining and updating the records, files and office spreadsheets in line with department, College and GDPR needs and requirements.
• Collaborating with the Master’s Executive Assistant and Bursar’s Executive Assistant together with other University and College Offices regarding development matters.
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the Alumni Relations and Events Manager for a range of Development Office and College events.

What we are looking for: previous executive assistant experience working in a professional environment; organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, attention to detail, strong data preparation and information presentation skills.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Bedmaker/Cleaner

Corpus Christi College has vacancies for Full/Part‑Time Bedmaker and numerous Casual Bedmakers. Main duties involve daily cleaning of rooms, offices, toilets, and staircases. Applicants must have experience in a hotel, college or similar environment and will be able to demonstrate excellent cleaning skills including knowledge of chemical handling. A vocational qualification is also desirable. There will be some weekend working required.

The post available is as follows:

• Post available x 2 – Old House Site – Full Time role.
• Post available x 2 – Old House Site – Part Time role.
• Post available – Casual Bedmakers.

You will be reporting to the Deputy Housekeeping Manager and will be part of a team of 24 staff, 7 of whom work at Leckhampton House the post‑graduate site and the remaining at Old House for the under graduates. You will be working both on your own and within your team to provide a first‑class cleaning service for the College.

Applicants must have the ability to work on their own in student & learning environment, be conscientious, hardworking, and reliable. There will be a certain amount of climbing of staircases and carrying bulky items as well as busy conference periods. Flexibility is key to being successful in this role.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.