The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading universities, renowned for the excellence of its teaching, research and innovation. Our distinctive collegiate University brings together a global community of scholars, students and professional staff who are committed to advancing knowledge, addressing the world's most pressing challenges, and making a positive impact on society. With more than 24,000 students and over 12,000 staff, Cambridge combines a tradition of academic excellence with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and ambitious community.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Staff and Community) is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of strategy and policy relating to all staff (academic and professional services). You will be an inclusive and inspirational leader, who is committed to ensuring that all staff can flourish in their role and to building and sustaining trust in the University's policies and processes. This senior academic will work across academic departments, human resources and other central offices, and the unions and will liaise with the Colleges to ensure that policies and processes are fit for purpose, understood, trusted and consistently applied. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor will be supported by the Human Resources Division.
The successful candidate will be a recognised leader in the academic community, with an outstanding personal track record, and inclusive approach to leadership and the ability to inspire colleagues to make a difference in how staff feel about working at the University. The successful individual will have direct experience in the selection, recruitment, development and retention of academic and professional services staff and a proven record of managing people and achieving outcomes that create measurable value for institutions. A keen understanding of how the Collegiate University works and the ability to work across it to join up parts will be highly valued.
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The closing date for applications is Monday 26 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing 9 November 2026 or week commencing 16 November 2026.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Vice-Chancellor's Office at VCO.Enquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Hughes, Recruitment Adviser, Senior Professional Appointments at Rachel.Hughes@admin.cam.ac.uk
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Key information
Department/location
Salary
Reference
AE51282
Category
Professorships and Directorships
Date published
5 October 2026
Closing date
26 October 2026