Hughes Hall is a College of the University of Cambridge with a vibrant, international, and friendly academic atmosphere.
Established in 1885, we are known today as a progressive College, bridging the academic and external worlds with an innovative, inclusive, and informal atmosphere.
We work collaboratively alongside people from all over the world, at every stage of their careers, and from all academic disciplines, to enable our people to achieve global impact through a culture of academic excellence, comprehensive support structures, and social opportunity.
Joining us means being part of a dynamic and professional environment, with over 150 staff, 250 Fellows, and around 900 students, from over 80 countries.
Hughes Hall is located in the heart of Cambridge, an oasis of calm near the busy city centre, halfway between the railway station and market square. Our main site is a quiet and secluded group of buildings set around the University cricket ground, off Mill Road.
We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff, and working at Hughes means being able to access comprehensive welfare resources and development opportunities. Find out more in Our Benefits. Hughes Hall is a Disability Confident Employer – see below for details.
Staff roles
Community Engagement Manager or Senior Community Engagement Manager depending on experience
The closing date is Tuesday 27th August at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall week commencing 2nd September
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Engagement Manager to join the Climate Governance Initiative – a unique and growing global platform to drive climate action in company boardrooms, operating in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.
The Initiative was established in 2019 by the World Economic Forum, and is currently based at Hughes Hall, a College of the University of Cambridge. Its mission is to help board directors consider the quality of climate governance at the organisations they oversee, and to drive the climate agenda in the boardroom. The Climate Governance Initiative supports a global network of company board members – Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, and Independent Directors.
Staff of the Climate Governance Initiative are currently employed by Hughes Hall.
Further information about this role and to apply for this vacancy please click here: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
The closing date is Tuesday 27th August at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall week commencing 2nd September.
Assistant Front of House Manager
The closing date is Wednesday 31st July at Midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Front of House Manager within the college.
Assisting with the management of front of house services in the catering team, the Assistant Front of House Manager role will be working closely with the Front of House Manager, Conference & Events Manager and Head Chef to develop and operate all aspects of food service provision at Hughes Hall at a high standard, served by a well-trained and organised team.
Further information about this role and to apply for this vacancy please click here: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
The closing date is Wednesday 31st July at Midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall.
Education Services Administrator
The closing date is Monday 5 August at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall in mid August.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented administrator to join the Hughes Hall team, working across Education Services.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience across the wide range of activities undertaken by the Education Services department, supporting students across their student journey from application through to graduation. This role will have primary responsibility for student finance and scholarships and will be based in the Admissions Office, but will also be called upon to work closely with other team members to provide support to meet demands during peak times and to cover periods of leave.
Further information about this role and to apply for this vacancy please click here: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
The closing date is Monday 5 August at Midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall in mid August.
Academic/Research roles
There are currently no Academic Roles - Please keep checking back for new roles
Our purpose and vision
“Hughes Hall was founded in 1885 to change Cambridge, to change the lives of those who studied here and, through them, to bring about positive change in society through the transformative power of education. As we approach the College’s 150th birthday, we are updating that vision for the future, building on the unique and special College that we already have.”
“Our College is founded on clear values: inclusion, innovation and impact. These values are mutually reinforcing, and they run through everything we do. They are the basis of our offer to our students, researchers, staff and senior members.”
“Like our founders, we want to transform the College and, through it, the lives of the people who come to learn, to teach and to do research. And through them to change society for the better.”
Sir Laurie Bristow, President.
An oasis of calm and quiet near the city centre and ten minutes by bike from the train station, we provide a supportive and stimulating environment for work, study and research.
Disability Confident employer scheme
Hughes Hall is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and is committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. Adjustments will be made, wherever reasonable, to enable applicants to compete to the best of their ability and, if successful, to assist them during their employment.
We encourage applicants to disclose their disabilities in order that any specific arrangements, particularly for the selection process, can be accommodated. Applicants or employees can disclose a disability at any time.
If you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments necessary, you can contact the HR department at any point in the process. Contact details will be in the job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR & Recruitment Coordinator at hr@hughes.cam.ac.uk.
The University has dedicated web pages for applicants and employees with a disability. See also, the college’s disability and access information.