Non-Academic Vacancies

Welcome to our Non-Academic Vacancies page.

Here, you can explore a variety of opportunities to contribute to the vital operations of Magdalene College. From administrative roles to support in facilities, student services, and beyond, we offer positions that play an essential part in maintaining a thriving College community.

Application Forms

Application Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Completed forms should be returned by email to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk or by mail to HR Department, Magdalene College, Cambridge CB3 0AG.

College Nurse

Part Time: 15 hours per week (during term time)
£13,459.00 p.a. (£45,041 full time equivalent)

The College seeks to appoint a Registered General Nurse (RGN) who holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), has a minimum of five years’ post-registration experience, and demonstrates ongoing compliance with NMC registration requirements, including active participation in the revalidation process.

Excellent knowledge of physical illness, psychological and emotional wellbeing, together with experience in managing minor illnesses and injuries, is essential. The College Nurse works independently and must be able to build trust and confidence while exercising discretion and sound professional judgement.

The position is part time, 15 hours a week during term time. The annual salary for 15 working hours per week (495 hours annually) plus 71 hours of annual leave is £13,459.00, spine point 51 on the College pay scale (£45,041.00 full-time equivalent). Payment will be made in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Excellent benefits include:

• contributory pension scheme
• free lunch when in College
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• the use of sports facilities

To apply please complete an application form and return it to the HR department.

Closing date: 9 am, Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews: Friday 5 June 2026. We may interview applicants prior to this date.

Schools Liaison Officer - 3 Years Fixed Term

Full time: 36.25 hours per week
£30,116.00 p.a

The College is looking to appoint a Schools Liaison Officer (SLO) to provide liaison with schools and colleges, particularly in our link areas of Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man, for which Magdalene is responsible. The SLO will also coordinate many of the other admissions activities of the College, such as school visits, residential courses and summer schools.

Responsibilities will include assisting the Admissions Tutors with certain administrative duties connected to the running of interviews and selection during the Cambridge admissions process. In addition, the role is responsible for communicating information of outreach activities through the College website, weekly newsletter, social media and other means as appropriate.

Regular travel, particularly to schools and colleges in Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man, is required. The post holder should have: an undergraduate honours degree; knowledge of, or be prepared to develop, quickly, knowledge of the courses offered, teaching methods used, and the nature of student life within the University of Cambridge and Magdalene College in particular; knowledge of, and commitment to recruitment and widening participation to HE in the UK and an awareness and understanding of the issues that affect recruitment, especially of non-traditional entrants, to Cambridge.

The position is full-time on a 3-year fixed term contract, 36.25 hours a week, with a salary of £30,116.00 and excellent benefits including:

• contributory pension scheme
• free lunch when in College
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• the use of sports facilities

To apply, please complete an application form and return it to the HR Department.

Closing date: 29 May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026. However, we may interview applicants before this date.

Guidance for applicants

• Please download and complete both application forms and return to hr@magd.cam.ac.uk. Our postal address is: HR Department, Magdalene College, Magdalene Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AG.
• Please fill in all the sections of the form, there is no need to add a CV.
• At interview we may ask to check proof of qualifications detailed in the job description and proof of your right to work in the UK.
• If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Department on hr@magd.cam.ac.uk, who will be happy to help.

Please note: The College reserves the right to close vacancy applications before any stated closing date.