Welcome to the University of Cambridge’s Job Opportunities pages. Here you can view our current vacancies and those of many Cambridge colleges and affiliated institutions. You can also find all of the information you need about working for one of the world’s oldest and most successful universities.
We have four staff groups at the University:
- Academic
- Research
- Academic-related
- Assistant
ड्राईवर पदो की भारती (Driver)Our academic-related and assistant staff groups are made up of professional, technical, manual and administrative roles.
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When searching for a vacancy, we encourage you to look across our staff groups as the types of opportunities you are seeking may be found in different categories. For example:
- Roles which include teaching responsibilities may be academic or academic-related.
- Roles which include providing some administrative support to research activity may be assistant or research.
The University also has its own Temporary Employment Service which provides temporary assignments throughout the University.
You can also search for opportunities available within the 31 independent and autonomous colleges which form part of the collegiate University, as well as institutions closely affiliated with the University, such as Cambridge Assessment. Colleges and affiliated institutions are separate employers from the University of Cambridge and offer their own terms and conditions of employment.
The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.
Job description and person specification
4.1 A Job Description (JD) will be produced for any vacant post using the UCL Job Description template. It will clearly and accurately set out the duties and responsibilities of the job.
4.2 Within the Job Description, there will be a section dedicated to the Person Specification, which outlines the qualifications, experience and knowledge, skills and abilities, and personal attributes required to perform the job. The criteria are either essential or desirable, with interview panel members assessing candidates against these criteria. Guidance on writing a Job Description and Person Specification can be found here including behavioural indicators relating to the UCL Ways of Working framework.
4.3 Where security checks, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or professional registration (e.g. General Medical Council), are a relevant condition of employment for a job, the requirements must be specified in the job description or person specification.
4.4 In line with UCL’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the Person Specification will include the following criterion (or an equivalent criterion that is more specific and relevant to the post) for Senior and Middle Management jobs:
- Grades 9 and 10 – essential criterion of ‘Demonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion’.
- Grades 7 and 8 – desirable criterion of ‘Commitment to and knowledge of advancing equality,
- diversity and inclusion’.
Application Process
Here are the stages you can expect from our recruitment process.
1. Apply online
You can search for vacancies across UCL and apply online through the UCL jobsite. Our job site allows you to save and return to your application, and once you submit your application you will receive an email acknowledgement. You can also register for alerts to keep up to date with the latest job opportuities.
Top tip: Read the full Job Description and Person Specification and make sure your application explains how your experience matches this.
2. How we shortlist candidates
Your application will be reviewed* against the criteria outlined in the Person Specification by a UCL selection panel; and applicants who best match the criteria will be shortlisted for interview. Following the selection panel’s shortlisting process you will receive notification on the outcome of your application.
*Did you know all UCL selection members are required to complete a Fair and Inclusive Recruitment training to ensure an equitable recruitment experience.
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3. Your interview
If you’re shortlisted you’ll be invited to attend an interview (online or in person) with a UCL selection panel. This may include undertaking any selection tests – for example giving a presentation.
We want you to do your best at interview. Please visit the candidate selection guidance document for further details on how you can prepare for your UCL interview.
Following the interview you will receive notification on the outcome of your interview and receive feedback on your interview.
If you’re unsuccessful at this stage, we encourage you to register for UCL job alerts and explore new opportunities as soon as they’re available.
4. Your job offer
If you have been successful, you will receive an email with your conditional offer of employment. Once this is accepted you can agree your start date.
We’ll carry out the pre-employment screening (including reference and other checks such as DBS if applicable). Once the checks have been completed we will issue your contract for an online signature and onboarding paperwork, these should be returned before your start date.
5. Welcome to UCL
You will receive your induction details ahead of joining and on Day 1 you’ll receive full support through your induction and the start of your UCL journey.