Academic Operations Officer (VHI)

Salary: £16,512 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent of £46,361 per annum)

Location: Cambridge, St Edmunds College

Contract type: Part time, Permanent

Are you completing, or have recently completed a PhD and keen to remain immersed in the academic world while contributing to dynamic research initiatives? Or perhaps you hold a Master’s degree, are highly motivated, and looking for a role that allows you to apply your skills in a vibrant academic setting? If so, the position of Academic Operations Officer at the Von Hügel Institute could be the perfect fit. This unique role blends academic engagement with operational leadership, offering the opportunity to support interdisciplinary research, shape scholarly programming, and contribute meaningfully to the life of a leading Catholic research institute.

Job responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of academic events, including lectures, seminars, and workshops.
• Liaise with visiting scholars, fellows, and graduate students to coordinate research activities and collaborative projects.
• Assist in the development and scheduling of interdisciplinary research programmes.
• Manage the day-to-day academic operations of the Institute, maintaining accurate records of activities, publications, and partnerships.
• Draft and disseminate communications relating to academic programming, research opportunities, and institutional updates.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external academic collaborators.
• Support fundraising and outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate with colleagues in the wider College and University on compliance and resource allocation.
• Contribute to the Institute’s long-term vision by supporting initiatives that promote critical Catholic inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue.

As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:

• Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
• Free car parking (where available)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Generous pension contributions
• Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
• Outdoor gym
• Death in service
• Access to LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

About St Edmund’s College

St Edmund’s College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post-graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members – academics working at the cutting edge of their field or eminent members of their profession – and around 100 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.

The maturity of our community means that we have earned a reputation as the friendly college. Relaxed, non-hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place in Cambridge where people of all backgrounds are welcomed, will feel at home and can flourish. Therefore, we welcome all candidates regardless of their demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex & sexual identity to apply for our opportunities.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to the HR Team at hr@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk. If you have informal enquiries about the post, please email the VHI Director, Vittorio Montemaggi at vm217@cam.ac.uk.

Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £16,512 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent of £46,361 per annum)

Hours: Part Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 16th September 2025

Closes: 28th September 2025