Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2028 in the first instance.
The Team
The Exam Operations and Mitigating Circumstances team sit within the Student Administration section of Education Services, supporting the academic purposes of the University. We provide expert administrative support and advice to the University and Colleges relating to the operational delivery of exams and reasonable adjustments for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. We also manage the administration of mitigating circumstances and allowances for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within an established, supportive team and will be for two years fixed term. The existing Coordinator will be seconded on to an exciting project within the wider exam team. The role is responsible for delivering the administration of examination allowances and adjustments for students by ensuring that applications for examination access arrangements (reasonable adjustments), including adjusted modes of assessment and supporting the examination allowance process for postgraduate students are processed.
Given the role requirements, we invite applications from individuals who:
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- have the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently;
- are positive, approachable and have a diplomatic manner with a wide range of stakeholders;
- able to foster positive working relationships;
- are conscientious, will contribute to the continuing success of the team;
- are motivated and takes initiative;
- are highly meticulous, accurate and organised;
- are highly flexible and pro-active in approach;
- are quick and comfortable to adapt to change;
- have strong organisational skills and multi-tasking ability.
Given the demands of the examination cycle, the role requires a flexible approach to working patterns and the ability to adjust priorities when needed. Whilst the Exam Team is supportive of hybrid working, there are periods of time where in office working is non-negotiable. The role holder will be office based during their initial 6-month probation period and for the exam round from April-June. During this time there will also be some Saturday, evening and Bank Holiday working, for which time off in lieu will be granted.
The Exam Team forms part of the Student Administration Service within Education Services and exceptionally, you may be required to work on other tasks within Education Services if there is a change in priorities.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- An opportunity to be part of a large, experienced, supportive and collaborative team;
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Excellent pension scheme;
- Generous annual leave allowance
Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be initially directed by email to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16 September 2026
The expected, in-person, interviews will be held on Monday 28 or Tuesday 29 September 2026
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [email protected]
Please quote reference AB50436 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.
