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The College seeks to appoint its next President, who will take office in October 2027. As Head of House, the President will provide strategic, academic and community leadership, working closely with Fellows, students and staff to shape the future direction of the College. Chairing the Governing Body and Council, the President will guide decision-making, champion academic excellence and foster an environment in which learning, research and intellectual exchange can thrive. The role also carries significant responsibility for external representation, fundraising and development, building strong relationships with alumnae, donors, partners and the wider University community to secure the College’s long-term success. 

The successful candidate will bring a distinguished record of achievement and leadership, whether in academia, public life or another professional field, together with strong intellectual credibility and an affinity with higher education. An inclusive and collaborative leader, they will have experience of governance, consensus-building and representing organisations at the highest levels. They will combine strategic vision with sound judgement, possess the ability to inspire confidence across a diverse community, and demonstrate a strong commitment to gender equality, fundraising and the advancement of women’s education. Empathy, integrity, diplomatic skill and the capacity to act as an outstanding ambassador for the College will be essential. 

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Murray Edwards College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference IABSM. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 16 October 2026.

Applications are invited for a stipendiary Research Fellowship in the fields of Music, Education, Architecture, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, or Classics.  Research Fellowship will normally be tenable for three years from 1 October 2027.  The Fellowship is open to graduates, men or women, of any University, with no age limit. Candidates are expected to have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) by the commencement of the Fellowship on 1 October 2027. The function of this Fellowship is as initial (normally) post-doctoral positions appropriate to the start of an academic career. 

The current pensionable stipend for a Stipendiary Research Fellow in the first year is currently £24,076 increasing to £27,232 in the third year; this is eligible for the University cost of living increase. 

Stipendiary Research Fellows will be offered single accommodation in College, for which a service charge is payable. 

The prime duty of a Research Fellow will be to pursue research, and they will be expected to provide a written report on the progress of their research each year.   

All Research Fellows are members of the Governing Body and receive a Fellowship stipend, as well as full dining rights entitling them to seven free meals a week.  Research Fellows can also apply for up to £800 a year to support research expenses.  Additionally, £300 of book grants are available to Research Fellows on application.  There is also College accommodation at advantageous rates, subject to availability.     

Churchill College, Clare College, Murray Edwards College, Robinson College and Trinity Hall operate a Joint Application Scheme for Early Career Research Fellowships, with a total of eight Fellowships offered for 2026. 

Full information regarding all the Fellowships on offer, further particulars and registration details is available at the Joint Application Scheme website.

Applications must be received online by 5.00pm on Monday, 9 November 2026. Referees' references must be received online no later than 5.00pm on Monday, 16 November 2026. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Please make sure that your application and your references reach us before the respective closing dates.

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To register, please go to the Application Registration page.

£17,066.67 per annum (FTE £32,000), Job band 6

Part-time, 20 hours per week. We are extremely flexible about hours/days worked and would be pleased to discuss what works best for you during the interview process.

We're looking for an organised and proactive HR Coordinator to support the delivery of a professional, efficient and people-focused HR service across the College. You'll play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to learning and development, employee relations and general HR administration. 

As part of a small and busy HR team, you'll be involved in a wide range of activities that help ensure the College runs smoothly. The role is central to the effectiveness of the HR function, providing the coordination, organisation and attention to detail that underpin every stage of the employee lifecycle. This is a varied role that relies on strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. With support from the HR Officer and Head of HR, you'll be responsible for coordinating recruitment activity, preparing professional correspondence, maintaining accurate employee records, supporting absence management processes and ensuring HR systems and documentation remain up to date. You'll also help produce staff communications, coordinate training activities and support the organisation of staff events. 

Success in this role comes from having excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a genuine willingness to help others. You'll be comfortable writing professional documents, handling confidential information with discretion and building positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels. You'll also be confident using Microsoft Office applications to manage information and keep processes running smoothly.  

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to hr@murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk by Sunday, 18 October. 

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