Salary:  £38,249 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: 0.75 FTE

Contract Type: Fixed-term (nine months, or until the return of the current post holder if sooner)

The College seeks to appoint a chaplain from 13 April 2026 for a fixed term of nine months, or until the return of the post holder if sooner, to cover the maternity leave of the current incumbent.

The chaplaincy is a very important role within the life of Selwyn College. The postholder will run the chapel, which dates back to 1895 and reflects the Anglican foundation of the college, with a continuing commitment to worship and sacred music; and they will also assist in the pastoral provision for students and staff of all faiths and none.

The chaplain would also be expected to serve as Dean of Chapel. They would be a fellow of the college and a member of its governing body. More information can be found in the Further Particulars enclosed:

Downloads:

Application cover sheet (.docx)

Further particulars (.pdf)

How to Apply

Please send:

• a completed cover sheet (available for download here)
• a full curriculum vitae
• a covering statement outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post

To masters-assistant@sel.cam.ac.uk

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 16 January 2026 (two referees should be asked to submit their references by the same date)

Interviews are expected to take place by early February 2026

Salary: £32,580 per year

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College is seeking a Communications & Marketing Officer to join the College's busy, friendly Alumni and Development team. You will help us keep in touch with over 7000 alumni worldwide, producing high-quality publications, digital content and visual materials that maintain and strengthen relationships across generations and continents.

Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for the production of high-quality publications, marketing materials, and digital content for Selwyn's alumni, donors, and wider audiences.

The role offers good exposure to the full range of communications work, from editorial to digital to planning, with mentoring from an experienced Head of Communications. We’re looking for someone who has excellent editorial, design, and photography skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects across different timeframes and stakeholders.

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

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 19 January 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 28 January 2026
 

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 16 January 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.