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    We are a vibrant and ambitious College, committed to the highest standards of education for young women of all backgrounds. For staff, Murray Edwards is a friendly, modern College and offers a wide range of benefits and a pleasant working environment. We hold in high esteem the qualities in our staff of respect, courtesy, courage, collaboration and good-humoured communication. Staff, and Fellows employed by the College, are offered a range of benefits which include:

    • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
    • contributory pension scheme
    • life assurance benefit
    • discretionary annual bonus scheme
    • subsidised gym facilities
    • cycle scheme
    • on-site parking
    • lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open.

    Murray Edwards College is an equal opportunities employer and abides by the privacy rules as set out in the Data Protection Act 1998 and subsequent General Data Protection Regulation. Please click to view a copy of the College's Privacy Statement for Job Applicants.

     

    Student Development Administrator  

    £27,500per annum, Job Band 6 

    Full time 37.5 hours per week, flexibility required to work Wednesday evenings during term time and one Saturday per year. 

    Murray Edwards College is seeking an organised and independent Student Development Administrator. You will have a passion for the initiatives Murray Edwards College provides to our students for their personal development at the University of Cambridge and beyond.   

    The role will be to provide administrative support for the Student Development activities of the College including maintaining and further developing the administrative systems, preparing promotional material and progress reports, and contribute substantially to the planning, co-ordinating, running and further evolution of the Internship Initiative and the Academic Development Programme. 

    You will be confidential, diplomatic and approachable, self-motivated, adaptable, enthusiastic with previous experience of administrative tasks in an educational environment. 

    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. 

    College Counsellor 

    £7593 pro rata, (FTE £51,500) per annum (Job Band 2) 
    Part time 12.5 hours per week. This is a term time only position, working 23 weeks per year. 

    Murray Edwards College is looking to appoint an experienced and thoughtful individual to the role of College Counsellor.  The post-holder will be a qualified and experienced counsellor/psychotherapist or counselling psychologist, who is registered with the relevant professional body.  

    The College Counsellor will be an important member of the college’s Welfare team and will work with the Head of Wellbeing and College Nurse, as well as the wider pastoral team.  They will provide one-to-one counselling/therapy to undergraduate and postgraduate students, predominantly working within a short-term model (typically up to 6 sessions).  The post would suit someone with experience of working therapeutically with young adults, ideally in a Higher Education setting. 

      The College Counsellor is expected to have and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of best counselling practice and to work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions. The post-holder will, from time to time, be requested to assist with the delivery of community-wide mental health awareness initiatives.   

      The College Counsellor will be based in the College and will be invited to attend the fortnightly Tutors meeting.  

    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. 

     

    College Nurse 

    £12,401.25 per annum, (FTE £41,337.49) (Job Band 4) 

    Part time, 15 hours per week 

    Murray Edwards College is seeking a College Nurse to provide first line confidential advice and support on a wide range of medical, physical and mental health issues to the undergraduate and postgraduate students.   

    The role is a temporary position lasting one term, however the role is under review and may evolve, with the possibility of becoming a permanent position in the future. We expect that the College Nurse will work three, five hour days per week. 

    Candidates must be registered to the Nursing and Midwifery Council with experience of advising and assisting people with a range of physical and psychological issues. They will also have knowledge of local referral pathways. 

    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. 

     

    Housekeeping Supervisor 

    £23,243.00 per annum (Job Band 7) 

    Full Time 37.5 hours per week working any 5 days out of 7 

    Murray Edwards College is seeking to appoint a Housekeeping Supervisor for our busy Housekeeping team. 

    The role involves the daily supervision and motivation of Cleaners (to include checks/inspections of areas) to ensure work has been completed to a high standard and in line with the service level agreement.  The Housekeeping Supervisor will be involved in training new members of staff and planning staff rotas. 

    This is a hands-on role handling the distribution of conference and house linen, the ordering and distribution of chemicals, and assisting with the storage of student belonging and cleaning when required.  

    Applicants should have experience of working in a supervisory position, ideally within a similar role, alongside substantial cleaning and housekeeping experience. A cooperative and flexible attitude is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a busy team and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Good IT skills are highly desirable.

     

    Chef de Partie  

    £27k per annum (Job Band 7) 

    Full time, 37.5 hours per week 

    We are looking to hire a talented and enthusiastic chef to take up the role of Chef de Partie at Murray Edwards College. You will work alongside our senior kitchen team to provide excellent standards of food service across a wide range of events for the College community and external guests.   

    The successful candidate will have a real passion for food with solid foundational kitchen experience and excellent culinary skills. You will be calm and motivated, and looking to develop as a chef. As well as staying up to date with food safety regulations you will be qualified to NQV 3 or equivalent, Food Hygiene to Level 2 (or above), and have Allergen Awareness. 

    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. 

     

    Casual Waiting Staff 

    £10.90 per hour 

    Murray Edwards College 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 0 hour contract, with flexible hours of work during the day. A variety of shifts are available throughout the week, and a free meal per shift is included. The salary for Casual Waiting Staff is £9.90 per hour.  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.