Pembroke College, Cambridge, is seeking to elect a new Bursar and Treasurer to succeed the current incumbent, who will retire in September. You will play a pivotal role in the leadership of the College in this complex and broad role. As well as developing the strategy of the College with Fellows and staff, you will work closely with senior staff to ensure excellence in operational delivery. You will be committed to higher education within our historic setting in the centre of Cambridge. You will embrace the values identified by our community and play a leading role in enabling the College to meet its mission. Bursar Location: Pembroke College, Central Cambridge Salary range: £90,655 to £102,011 per annum Hours: Full-Time Benefits: Universities Superannuation Scheme, College Dining, Housing Allowance, Annual Leave About Us Pembroke College, founded in 1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess of Pembroke, is proud of its traditions. The third oldest of the Cambridge colleges, it was the first to have its own Chapel. Located in the heart of the University city, Pembroke presents a tranquil environment with varied architectural styles framing beautiful gardens and open courts. The College today is an intimate yet diverse community, committed to welcoming students of exceptional talent regardless of their social, cultural or educational background, and giving them the benefit of contact with a large and distinguished Fellowship. Pembroke thrives on conversations, between generations and disciplines, between undergraduates, graduates and senior Members, between current students and our alumni, and between the academy and the wider world. About the Role Accountable to the Governing Body (and a Fellow and Trustee), the Bursar plays a critical role in the leadership and operation of the College. The Bursar, as the senior non-academic Fellow of Pembroke College, has overall responsibility for the College’s finances and investments; estates and properties; HR; legal and compliance; risk management; and other professional services functions. The role is central in supporting our charitable objectives, promoting our values and ensuring that we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Working closely with the Master, the Senior Tutor, other College Officers, Fellows and senior staff, the Bursar will implement the College’s Strategic Plan, guaranteeing its delivery through the oversight of financial and investment strategies and the provision of effective and appropriately resourced services to ensure the College’s operational activities support our strategic aims. The Bursar is jointly responsible, with Fellows and Trustees, for the overall management and governance of the College, attending Governing Body and committee meetings, providing assurance on areas of responsibility and helping shape decisions and policy. You will play a leading role in the development and delivery of the College’s strategic objectives, particularly in the areas of financial and infrastructure plans, supporting the Development Office in fundraising and corporate strategy. About You We are looking for an individual with exceptional people management skills, capable of building and sustaining high levels of commitment in the teams for which they hold responsibility and delivering agile and efficient services for the College. Highly financially literate, you will support the College in defining a sustainable vision for the effective use of our resources and optimal deployment of these over the medium and long term. You will be comfortable working within the collegiate environment, developing close effective relationships with colleagues, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence, exceptional communication and engagement skills, and leading with kindness and respect. You will recognise the importance of consensus in decision-making and in engaging the Fellowship in operational matters. You will possess a broad range of skills, experience and qualifications, including but not limited to: Excellent academic attainment (degree or equivalent qualification). Professional or post-graduate qualification e.g. Accountancy Body affiliation and/or MBA are desirable but not essential. Proven record of success in management of people and finance in a complex environment. Demonstrable commercial experience. Financially literate with a sound understanding of financial accounts, budgets and forecasts. Experience of leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary teams in a fair and empathetic way. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Adaptable and able to manage conflicting requirements whilst focusing on key priorities. Collaborative style coupled with a proven ability to deliver. Terms The Bursar’s salary will be set within a range from £90,655 to £102,011 pa. The post is pensionable with the USS Pension Scheme available. Generous dining rights apply when the College kitchens are open. The post carries an annual leave entitlement of 33 days, including eight statutory holidays, to be taken in agreement with the Master and normally outside term. There is also a housing allowance associated with the role. This role is full-time and based in Cambridge. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are able to demonstrate the qualities we require The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Safer Recruitment: As part of our safer recruitment practices posts will be subject to the relevant compliance checks including an enhanced DBS check where this is appropriate. Equal Opportunities: Pembroke College is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and to ensuring that all employees, students, Fellows, job applicants and other people with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to unfair or unlawful discrimination. No agencies please.