Election of the President at University of Cambridge

**Salary:** Upon request
**Job Type:** Up to seven-year appointment

The fellows of Lucy Cavendish College will elect a new President in March 2025, with the term commencing on October 1, 2025. The role will succeed Professor Dame Madeleine Atkins, who will complete her service on September 30, 2025.

Lucy Cavendish College stands as a pioneering institution within the University of Cambridge, committed to driving positive change. As the fastest-growing and most diverse college in the University, we have consistently opened doors for exceptional students from under-represented and historically excluded backgrounds.

We are in search of a President who can lead and inspire us as we embark on our next phase of growth. Being a dynamic and innovative member of the University of Cambridge, Lucy Cavendish cherishes traditions by focusing on future innovations and embracing new methodologies.

Our ideal President would be someone capable of building upon our existing momentum and further consolidating our progress. This individual will embody our mission and values, irrespective of their background, and possess an outstanding reputation in their field, offering a vision to positively influence the future. The role demands a blend of skills, demonstrated through sustained excellence in creating and nurturing diverse, robust, and purposeful communities.

We are committed to a wide-ranging search and encourage accomplished candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. The successful applicant will have the energy and skills to lead fundraising efforts, command the intellectual respect of both fellows and students, and exhibit a strong dedication to the role and the academic, intellectual, and social life of the College.

The Governing Body views the President’s role as ideally a full-time position but remains open to discussions to accommodate individual circumstances. Compensation aligns pro rata with the stipend of a Cambridge professor. The appointment has a statutory maximum duration of seven years.

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