MPhil and PhD Programmes Administrator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated MPhil and PhD Programmes Administrator to join our friendly, supportive and hard-working graduate team within the Institute of Criminology. Situated on the Sidgwick site in central Cambridge, the Institute is one of the leading criminology departments globally. It specialises in postgraduate teaching including a full time MPhil Course, a PhD programme and two MSt programmes. This position will work alongside our existing MPhil and PhD Programmes Administrator. The two roles are jointly responsible for the administrative support of the Institute's MPhil and PhD programmes, from initial point of student enquiry through to application and admission, induction, tracking of progress, assessment and final examination. Working under the direction of the Graduate Programmes Manager, the role supports the Course Directors and Academics involved in MPhil and PhD course delivery.

As an experienced administrator, ideally with higher education experience, you will be a strong team player and excellent communicator with ability to work with a diverse group of students and staff. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise a heavy and varied workload and will have excellent IT skills. You will be used to working with a high degree of accuracy and will have experience of establishing and maintaining filing and information systems, ideally from working in a similar graduate administrative role. The ability to remain calm under pressure is a pre-requisite for this role.

This role is largely office based but we offer the flexibility of some hybrid working once induction is complete and would be willing to discuss this as part of the interview process.

Cambridge is a world-leading University and this is an exciting opportunity to join our team. We will provide a competitive rate of pay, with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases, and 36 days of annual leave per annum which does rise with long service. University staff are also eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services including discounts on shopping, health care, financial services, and public transport.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Lydia Romero, Graduate Programmes Manager (sgc@crim.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference JL49331 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.

Key information

Department/location

Institute of Criminology

Salary

£31,236-£35,608

Reference

JL49331

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

16 April 2026

Closing date

4 May 2026