Are you a talented and creative individual with expertise in project and task management, and the ability to get the best out of a team of diverse stakeholders? Do you have a proven track record of supporting aspiring startups, engaging various stakeholders of the innovation ecosystem, designing and developing knowledge & content that delivers real impact? And do you want to contribute to our mission to create a more sustainable economy?
Achieving sustainability is the greatest challenge of our time, and bold and collaborative leadership will be crucial for meeting this challenge successfully. The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop the leadership capabilities we need to accelerate sustainability solutions and build movements for impact. More information can be found at https: // www. cisl.cam.ac.uk/about.
CISL's Innovation team (Canopy and Accelerator) catalyses entrepreneurial leadership to accelerate sustainable solutions to global challenges. You will be part of the team that supports and incubates purpose-led entrepreneurs to accelerate the impact of their sustainable ventures, as well as partners with major organisations (multinational corporates, financial institutes, international agencies etc.) and harness innovation as an integral part of global sustainability transformation.
The role
If you can apply your experience and skills to help us accelerate sustainability innovation at scale and speed, then we can offer you a unique opportunity in managing various catalytic projects, building a network of change agents, and creating innovative content & thought leadership on system innovation.
This role will be a key part to planning, delivering, and evaluating our programmes, assisting the Programme Manager/ Programme Director in the programmes' design, communication, event organising and execution, and conducting innovation related research.
The role will include the day-to-day management of a varied range of projects, including financial planning, contract management and liaising with clients and suppliers.
Key skills and experience required:
What you'll receive:
This post is permanent, full-time on a hybrid working basis with at least 2 days in our award-winning Cambridge office.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part- time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to our Human Resources team: Email: [email protected]
Please quote reference EN41250 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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Further informationUniversity of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, Cambridge
Salary£33,966-£44,263
ReferenceEN41250
CategoryAcademic-related
Published24 April 2024
Closing date12 May 2024