Selwyn College invites applications for the Spencer-Fairest Teaching Fellowship in Law for a fixed period of five years from 1 October 2026. Preference will be given to candidates specialising in Land Law, Equity, Commercial Law, Civil (i.e. Roman) Law, EU Law, Constitutional Law or Administrative Law, and which are not within the teaching expertise of the existing Fellows. Candidates will be expected to be active in research in any area of Law and should be able to teach at least two of the courses within the Law Tripos for which regular supervisions are required. The pensionable stipend will initially be within points 38–40 on the University scale, currently £34,610 - £36,636.

We are committed to equal opportunities and positively welcome applications from all sections and backgrounds of society as this helps us to maintain a diverse academic community and foster an environment that is truly dynamic and engaging for all.

Information about the Law Faculty may be found at www.law.cam.ac.uk and details of the Tripos subjects at: https://www.ba.law.cam.ac.uk/studying-law-cambridge/tripos-papers 

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Further Particulars

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted online at the following link: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/selspencerfairest/ 

The deadline for applications is 09.00 UK time on 19th June 2026. Candidates should also arrange for two confidential references to be submitted online by the same date.

Short-listed candidates may be asked to submit copies of written work. 

It is expected that interviews will be held in the week commencing 29th June 2026. Applicants who are shortlisted for interview will need to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.  Please see: Evidence of right to work in the UK

Salary: £27,203 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College, with a reputation for friendliness and good food, is recruiting for a full-time Commis Chef. 

The Commis Chef will assist the Head Chef, Deputy Head Chef and Section Chefs in consistently producing the highest possible standard of food for our students, staff, Fellows and conference guests, and will contribute to the introduction of innovative dishes to enhance the overall dining experience for our customers. 

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge and a passion for food, and holding or working towards a professional chef qualification would be an advantage. If you have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and are the kind of person who jumps in to help to ensure service is never compromised, we would love to meet you. 

If you are considering a move to University of Cambridge college hospitality, please take a look at the video on our vacancies page, which provides an insight into the variety of experiences available to those working in this exciting sector:  https://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/jobs

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

Generous occupational pension scheme

• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*
• *subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our Head Chef and Head of Catering.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Downloads:

Job Description (.pdf)

Application Form (.docx)

Application Form (.pdf) (recommended if completing on a mobile device)

How to Apply

Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form.)   

Closing Date:  Noon Friday 22 May 2026*

Interview:  TBD

*Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Salary: £56,469 per year (2026/27 cost of living pay award pending)

Hours: full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months' probation

Selwyn College is seeking a Head of Buildings and Maintenance to lead its Maintenance Department. Reporting to the Bursar and Operations Manager, the successful candidate will lead a team of 11 full-time staff and play a key role in delivering the College’s ambitions for its built environment.

This is a hands on leadership role, combining the delivery of high quality, cost effective maintenance services on a day-to-day basis with the opportunity to shape and implement a longer term buildings strategy that supports the College’s objectives and sustainability goals.

To be successful in the role, you will be a confident and experienced leader, able to motivate and manage teams to deliver high quality maintenance solutions, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and sustainability. You’ll have strong knowledge of historic building conservation, asset and contract management, and experience of delivering maintenance services through both in house teams and external contractors. A clear and effective communicator, you’ll bring solid experience of project delivery in a multi-stakeholder environment, along with a good understanding of building compliance and relevant legislation. 

The College offers excellent benefits, including:
•    Generous occupational pension scheme
•    A free meal on duty
•    Free use of the College gym
•    Free on-site parking
•    Friendly and pleasant working environment
•    University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
•    Access to the College Library and University Library
•    Professional development and training opportunities
•    Healthcare benefits*
*subject to completion of probationary period

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our Bursar or Operations Manager.

Downloads:

JD and further particulars (.pdf)

Application form (.docx)

How to apply

Please submit:

• a covering letter outlining your interest in and your suitability for this role
• a full CV
• a completed short application form

via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk.

The closing date is noon on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Interviews will take place on Thursday 11 June 2026

Salary: £26,423 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn is recruiting for a full-time Kitchen Porter to join our friendly Catering Department. Operating the plate wash and post wash machines, the post holder will have a pivotal role in maintaining the college’s 5* Hygiene Certificate.

Working to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, Kitchen Porters support our Chefs and Front of House staff to produce excellent service to our students, Fellows, staff and conference guests and visitors. Applicants should have good organisational and time management skills and a willingness to help others in ensuring the highest levels of service across the team. Previous experience of working within in a team in a catering or hospitality setting would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

If you have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and are the kind of person who jumps in to help to ensure service is never compromised, we would love to meet you.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our College Butler or Head of Catering.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Downloads:

Job Description (.pdf)

Application Form (.docx)

Application Form (interactive .pdf) (Recommended if completing on a mobile device. Requires initial download.)

How to Apply

Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form.)

Closing Date:  Noon Friday 22 May 2026*

Interview:  TBD

*Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received, so we strongly encourage early applications.

Salary: £32,107 per year (2026/27 pay award pending)

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks). Requests for part-time working, 28 hours per week will be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Overview

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Data & Gifts Administrator to join our Alumni & Development Department.

Reporting to the Director of Development and working as part of a friendly and supportive team of six, you will help maintain our relationships with over 8,000 alumni and friends worldwide by ensuring their records and philanthropic gifts are handled accurately and professionally.

You will be responsible for maintaining and updating the alumni database (Raiser’s Edge), liaising with College departments, the wider University and Cambridge University Development & Alumni Relations to ensure alumni information is up to date and accurate. You will also work closely with colleagues in Bursary (Finance) on the administration of gifts, including processing payments, setting up direct debits and producing gift receipts. Often acting as a first point of contact for alumni, you will play an important role in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the department.

The successful candidate will have a collaborative and flexible approach, strong numeracy skills and attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to confidently and efficiently manage data using Raiser's Edge or a similar data management platforms.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our Director of Development.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Downloads:

Job Description (.pdf)

Application Form (.docx)

How to Apply

Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form.)

Closing Date:  noon, Monday 1 June 2026

Interview: w/c 8 June 2026

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Overview

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Catering Assistant to join our friendly Catering Department.

Reporting to the College Butler and Hall Supervisors, the successful applicant will carry out a variety of tasks in the Servery, Dining Hall and Fellows High Table and will support the Head of Catering to meet College objectives.

Applicants must be polite, friendly, reliable and well-presented and have a passion for delivering the highest standards of customer service.  Our Catering Department has a 5 Star food hygiene rating and all of our waiting staff must be able to work to a high standard of cleaning and hygiene.  Previous experience of working in a catering environment is desirable, although training will be provided. If you are interested in working with our friendly and dedicated team and gaining exceptional catering and hospitality experience in a high-profile and historic setting, we would be excited to meet you.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety of perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Library
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Our beautiful grounds are generally open to visitors without appointment, so if you would like to have a look around Selwyn prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to call in at the Porters’ Lodge.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact us at the email address below and we will be happy to arrange an informal chat with our College Butler.

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

Downloads:

Job Description (.pdf)

Application Form (.docx)

Application Form (interactive .pdf) (Recommended if completing on a mobile device. Requires initial download.)

How to Apply

Send a completed application form via email to recruitment@sel.cam.ac.uk. (Please do not send a CV unless this is accompanied by a completed application form.)

Closing Date:  noon, Friday 29 May 2026*

Interview:  TBD

*Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received, so we strongly encourage early applications.