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.

Painter and Decorator

Full time: 40 hours per week
Up to £30,116 per annum

The College is looking to appoint a Painter and Decorator to work as part of the in-house team providing planned and reactive maintenance across the College estate (main site and outside properties).

The postholder is responsible for all aspects of painting and decorating, including internal/external finishes. Work is carried out in occupied and historic (listed) buildings and requires excellent preparation, finishing skills and safe working practices.

The position is full-time, 40 hours a week, with a salary of up to £31,810, dependent on qualifications and experience 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 both application forms and return them to the HR department. CVs, Cover letters or any additional documentation will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9.00 am Friday 24 July 2026
Interviews: week commencing 27 July 2026

Personal Assistant

Full time: 36.25 hours per week
£33,942 per annum
One-year fixed term

We are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support to both the Master and the President of the College. The postholder will work alongside the President’s PA and provide administrative support to functions relating to both the Fellowship and college committees. This includes administering the system for the recruitment of Fellows, guest room bookings, helping co-ordinate some dinners and events and act as secretary to two committees. This is alongside assisting with diary management and responding to correspondence.

The post is fixed term due to a change in Master from October 2027.

Applicants should have experience working in a PA role, excellent organisation and communication skills. Applicants should also have experience in dealing with a large amount of correspondence, have excellent attention to detail and have solid IT skills.

The position is full-time, 36.25 a week, and attracts a highly competitive salary of £33,942 p.a., plus a cost of living rise which is typically applied in August, along with excellent benefits including:

• free lunch when in College
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Group Life AssuranceHelp@hand Portal, where you can access remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, savings and discounts, financial support and much more
• Wellbeing classes such as pilates and yoga
• Flu jabs
• College pension contributions of up to 12%.
• the use of sports facilities

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

Closing date: 9,00 am, Wednesday 29 July
Interviews: Monday 17 August

Chef de Partie

Full time: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,270 per annum

Magdalene College is looking for an experienced Chef to work as a Chef de Partie in our team of catering staff. The Catering Team is responsible for the production of food for students, Fellows, staff and guests, and the Chef de Parties are responsible for initiating and overseeing the production of all meals during the shift, ensuring a high standard of customer service.

We would like to hear from candidates with previous experience in a Demi or Chef De Partie role, preferably within a formal or fine dining environment, who have excellent cooking skills, the ability to multitask and the ability to work under pressure.

This is a full-time role working 40 hours a week and attracts a highly competitive salary of £32,270 p.a., plus a cost-of-living rise which is typically applied in August, along with excellent benefits including:

• free lunch when in College
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Group Life Assurance
• Help@hand Portal, where you can access remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, savings and discounts, financial support and much more.
• Wellbeing classes such as pilates and yoga.
• Flu jabs
• College pension contributions of up to 12%.
• the use of sports facilities

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

Closing date: 9.00 am, Wednesday 29 July

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.