University of Cambridge
Why Work at Caius?
Join our team at Gonville & Caius College and enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Generous Pension Scheme: 14.5% employer contributions and 3x death in service benefit
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 33 Days of Annual Leave: Inclusive of public holidays, pro-rated for part-time roles
- Complimentary On-Site Lunches
- Access to the College Gym
- Car Parking: Subject to availability and eligibility
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A Beautiful Working Environment
The Role
We are looking for a passionate Archive Project Officer to join Gonville & Caius College on a part-time basis. This role is perfect for someone who appreciates history, storytelling, and organization with a meticulous eye for detail. You’ll tackle the rewarding task of bringing centuries-old documents to light, knowing that your efforts may unveil records not seen for hundreds of years.
This role involves both physical activity and computer-based tasks; attention to detail and a commitment to the conservation and preservation of the College’s collections are vital. Flexibility with working hours is crucial. If you love solving the challenge of fitting a quart into a pint pot, consider applying and making an impact on the College’s 677-year history!
Contract Details: 1-year fixed-term (part-time, 15 hours per week, spread over 3 days).
Salary: £25,903 per annum (full-time equivalent, £10,361 pro-rated for part-time).
About Gonville & Caius College
Gonville & Caius College is one of the largest Colleges at the University of Cambridge. We are an established academic community committed to fostering education, religion, learning, and research in collaboration with one of the world’s top universities.
The College is home to:
- 530 undergraduates
- 250 graduate students
- 110 Fellows (including lecturers, professors, and senior researchers)
- Nearly 200 staff members
Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all members of society. Employment decisions are made solely based on an individual’s ability to fulfill the requirements of the role.
As part of our process, you’ll be asked to complete an Equality & Diversity section to support our monitoring and Equal Opportunities Policy. Your responses will remain confidential and are not disclosed to the selection panel.
Additional notes:
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
- Any personal data provided during the application process will be processed in line with the College’s Data Protection Policy.
How to Apply
To view the full job description and submit your application, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
Application Requirements:
- Complete application form
- Up-to-date CV
- Covering letter
- Contact details for two referees
Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 18 January 2026.
We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received.
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To apply for this job please visit www.cai.cam.ac.uk.