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This role is part of a team of dedicated administrators whose focus is on providing high-quality support for all aspects of undergraduate education at the Faculty of Mathematics. The Faculty is one of the largest in the University, admitting 250 undergraduate students each year. Reporting to the Undergraduate Office Manager, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Undergraduate Office team to support course and examination administration for the Mathematical Tripos. In addition, the team supports administration for Part III Mathematics and Mathematics in the Natural Sciences Tripos.The Role

This role is part of a team of dedicated administrators whose focus is on providing high-quality support for all aspects of undergraduate education at the Faculty of Mathematics. The Faculty is one of the largest in the University, admitting 250 undergraduate students each year. Reporting to the Undergraduate Office Manager, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Undergraduate Office team to support course and examination administration for the Mathematical Tripos. In addition, the team supports administration for Part III Mathematics and Mathematics in the Natural Sciences Tripos.

The Undergraduate Office operates as the Faculty''s examinations office for taught programmes (undergraduate and taught masters). It supports the delivery of more than 100 written examinations each year, 70-80 of which are implemented on site. This involves on-the-day operations, the management of student scripts, the recruitment of a large team of temporary exam workers, and processing exam payments.

About You

We invite applications from individuals who have: - experience in an administrative environment, including maintaining office systems and following office procedures - excellent organisational skills and attention to detail - excellent communication skills, with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy - the ability to thrive in a team environment and the skills needed to interact with a range of professional service staff, academics, and students (both current and prospective) - confidence with standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook), and experience or willingness to learn to use University and office-specific software.

During peak examination times, the role holder will need to be in the office full time, usually including some Bank Holiday working. At other times, there is scope to work in a hybrid way, in consultation with the Undergraduate Office Manager.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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In the Suitability for the Role section, please describe how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria as described in the Further Particulars, providing specific and relevant examples to illustrate this.

The full contact details of two professional referees (including email address) should also be included; please note that we will assume that you are happy for us to approach your referees at any stage unless you indicate otherwise in the space provided on the form.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Alexandra Hancock, Undergraduate Office Manager, via email: ugo-manager@maths.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please email LE46642@maths.cam.ac.uk.

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 15 September 2025.

Please quote reference LE46642 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our Department

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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