Faculty Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Faculty Manager to oversee operations within the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. The successful applicant will manage administration, support senior staff, and contribute to the development of teaching and research. Candidates should have a strong commitment to academic goals and possess strategic planning and project management skills. This role offers a salary ranging from £47,389 to £59,966, along with opportunities for professional growth and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and developing strategies.
• Knowledge of policy development relevant to academic services.
• Ability to manage resources and finances effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Faculty's strategic aims through effective administration.
• Work closely with senior staff on new developments.
• Ensure policies and procedures are effective and regularly reviewed.

Skills

People management

Strategic planning

Project management

Service delivery

Financial management

Education

First degree or equivalent experience

Job description

# Faculty ManagerAs one of the world's oldest and most successful Universities, the University of Cambridge has an outstanding reputation for academic achievement and research and is consistently ranked among the foremost universities in the world. Our academic and research endeavours that help us work towards our mission are supported by the work taking place across the six Schools. The School of Arts and Humanities is seeking an experienced Faculty Manager assigned to the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.The Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) and its two departments, East Asian Studies and Middle Eastern Studies, combine world-class scholarship with a great teaching and learning environment for undergraduate () and postgraduate () students.The Faculty is a rich intellectual community that includes established academic staff, language instructors, postdocs, and research affiliates. Its academics are leading scholars in Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, Hebrew Studies, Japanese Studies, Korean Studies, and Persian Studies, with many working across these cultures.Their internationally recognised work covers a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to history, literature, material culture, linguistics, social anthropology, politics, international relations, and religions of the Middle East and East Asia.They spearhead the mission to Globalize the Humanities, working across disciplines, by producing cutting-edge research that challenges received knowledge and expands how disciplines are conceptualised.The Faculty greatly values the teamwork between academic and professional services colleagues.The purpose of the role is to support the Faculty in achieving its strategic aims and objectives through effective management of the administration and operations of the Faculty.**About You**Reporting to the Secretary of the School you help shape and put into practice policies and processes that underpin the Faculty's activities. You will work closely with the Co-Chairs of Faculty in enabling the overall Faculty strategy. You will provide guidance and support to them and other senior staff in planning and implementing new developments for teaching and research. You will review and develop administrative policies and procedures. You will ensure that the Faculty office and its professional services staff work to the highest standards to realize the Faculty's strategy and mission. You will also be responsible for leading on and contributing to School-wide developments through the management of projects or a functional area.Educated to first degree level or with equivalent experience, you will have people management skills with experience of strategic planning, policy development, project management, service delivery and financial and resource management.This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading academic institution, working at the heart of a vibrant and intellectually stimulating School. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, with opportunities to shape the future of professional services in a dynamic and evolving environment.If you have a strong commitment to the academic mission of the University and to the development of a cohesive, confident, collaborative and delivery-focused professional services team, we would like to hear from you.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Please upload your CV and Cover letter to the application. Please note that additional uploaded documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Ben Warn, Secretary of the School of Arts and Humanities, Email: [e-mail] you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, Email: [e-mail] quote reference AK48514 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.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£47,389-£59,966### ReferenceAK48514### Category### Date published16 January 2026### Closing date15 February 2026