Hughes Hall is a College of the University of Cambridge with a vibrant, international, and friendly academic atmosphere.
Established in 1885, we are known today as a progressive College, bridging the academic and external worlds with an innovative, inclusive, and informal atmosphere.
We work collaboratively alongside people from all over the world, at every stage of their careers, and from all academic disciplines, to enable our people to achieve global impact through a culture of academic excellence, comprehensive support structures, and social opportunity.
Joining us means being part of a dynamic and professional environment, with over 150 staff, 250 Fellows, and around 900 students, from over 80 countries.
Hughes Hall is located in the heart of Cambridge, an oasis of calm near the busy city centre, halfway between the railway station and market square. Our main site is a quiet and secluded group of buildings set around the University cricket ground, off Mill Road.
We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff, and working at Hughes means being able to access comprehensive welfare resources and development opportunities. Find out more in Our Benefits. Hughes Hall is a Disability Confident Employer – see below for details.
Staff roles
Kitchen Assistant
The closing date is Wednesday 17th July at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall
We are looking for a new member of staff to work alongside the catering team to assist with meeting the daily operational needs of the department. The position is expected to focus on dish and pot washing in addition to general cleaning duties, storing and organising deliveries and some basic kitchen preparation. It will also involve other departmental work as required by the demands of the business.
The successful applicant will take direction from the kitchen team on all matters involving departmental standards, health and safety, due diligence and staff development training.
Further information about this role and to apply for this vacancy please click here: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
The closing date is Wednesday 17th July at midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall.
Assistant Front of House Manager
The closing date is Tuesday 16th July at Midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Front of House Manager within the college.
Assisting with the management of front of house services in the catering team, the Assistant Front of House Manager role will be working closely with the Front of House Manager, Conference & Events Manager and Head Chef to develop and operate all aspects of food service provision at Hughes Hall at a high standard, served by a well-trained and organised team.
Further information about this role and to apply for this vacancy please click here: Search Vacancies (current-vacancies.com)
The closing date is Tuesday 16th July at Midday. Interviews will be held at Hughes Hall.
Academic/Research roles
There are currently no Academic Roles - Please keep checking back for new roles
Our purpose and vision
“Hughes Hall was founded in 1885 to change Cambridge, to change the lives of those who studied here and, through them, to bring about positive change in society through the transformative power of education. As we approach the College’s 150th birthday, we are updating that vision for the future, building on the unique and special College that we already have.”
“Our College is founded on clear values: inclusion, innovation and impact. These values are mutually reinforcing, and they run through everything we do. They are the basis of our offer to our students, researchers, staff and senior members.”
“Like our founders, we want to transform the College and, through it, the lives of the people who come to learn, to teach and to do research. And through them to change society for the better.”
Sir Laurie Bristow, President.
An oasis of calm and quiet near the city centre and ten minutes by bike from the train station, we provide a supportive and stimulating environment for work, study and research.
Disability Confident employer scheme
Hughes Hall is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and is committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. Adjustments will be made, wherever reasonable, to enable applicants to compete to the best of their ability and, if successful, to assist them during their employment.
We encourage applicants to disclose their disabilities in order that any specific arrangements, particularly for the selection process, can be accommodated. Applicants or employees can disclose a disability at any time.
If you wish to discuss any reasonable adjustments necessary, you can contact the HR department at any point in the process. Contact details will be in the job description. Alternatively, you can contact the HR & Recruitment Coordinator at hr@hughes.cam.ac.uk.
The University has dedicated web pages for applicants and employees with a disability. See also, the college’s disability and access information.