Deputy Faculty Manager – Finance, Research & Facilities Management

at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Salary

£35,608 to £46,049 a year

Closing date

15 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Site, facilities and transport
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

First seen

20 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

The Faculty of Law is a world-leading institution for legal research and teaching. We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Faculty Manager with responsibility for finance, research operations and facilities management. This is a key member of the professional services team within a large and busy Faculty. The role holder manages the Faculty's professional services team falling within these areas and is one of two Deputy Faculty Managers (the other role has responsibility or learning & teaching matters) reporting to the Faculty Manager. Key responsibilities: Manage and lead the Faculty's professional services team across finance, research and facilities management, including direct line management responsibilities. Lead on Faculty financial management, including advising the Faculty Officers on the implementation of the Finance Transformation Programme, budget planning, financial forecasting, post costings, trust fund oversight, donation agreements and audit coordination. Monitor income and expenditure, identify financial risks and opportunities, and provide advice to budget holders and senior colleagues. Lead Faculty research operations, including support for research grants, REF-related activities, supporting with Faculty research strategy, liaising with Faculty's research centres and working with the HR team in relation to Faculty research appointments. Oversee facilities management in the building, including room bookings, space allocation, visitor arrangements, building management and projects, health and safety, fire safety and emergency planning. Deliver and support key projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the Faculty. Attend the weekly Faculty Officer (Senior Leadership Team) meetings. Deputise for the Faculty Manager when required, working alongside the other Deputy Faculty Manager. Undertake the roles of Faculty Safety Officer and Fire Officer as part of remit. About you: You will have previous experience of a senior administrative role and of managing a team of staff. The role holder works with staff at all levels so excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to prioritise and plan effectively. You will have excellent attention to detail and high standards of accuracy. A proactive, positive and flexible approach and ability to use your own initiative are also crucial. You will need the ability to prepare budgets and to manage effectively finances and resources. You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. If you have any queries regarding the role or the application process, please contact: hr@law.cam.ac.uk Please quote reference JK51414 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. Apply online Download further information: Further Particulars

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