We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrator to play a key role in supporting the delivery of our two part-time Master of Studies (MSt) programmes: Applied Criminology & Police Management and Applied Criminology, Penology & Management. This role is offered full-time and will be fixed-term for 2 years in the first instance.
Working closely with the Graduate Programmes Manager, Course Directors and academic staff, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the full student lifecycle, from initial enquiry and admissions through to assessment, qualification and graduation. You will also contribute to the planning and delivery of residential teaching blocks, ensuring a seamless experience for students, academics and external contributors.
The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior professionals from policing, probation, prisons and the wider criminal justice sector. You will coordinate course administration, manage admissions processes, maintain programme information and learning resources, support assessments and examinations, and help organise teaching and programme events.
We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of colleagues and external partners, comfortable working independently, and committed to delivering a professional and responsive service.
The University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology is one of the world's leading criminology departments, with an international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. In addition to two MSt programmes for senior criminal justice practitioners, the Institute delivers an MPhil and a PhD programme. The Institute is also home to the Radzinowicz Library, which houses the most comprehensive criminology collection in the United Kingdom.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
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Informal queries about the role can be directed to Lydia Romero, Graduate Programmes Manager (sgc@crim.cam.ac.uk) or Fiona Harrison, Institute Manager (admin.officer@crim.cam.ac.uk). Interviews are expected to be held in week commencing 2nd November 2026 (subject to change).
Please quote reference JL51108 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Department/location
Salary
£31,236-£35,608
Reference
JL51108
Category
Date published
24 September 2026
Closing date
18 October 2026