Research Engagement Co-ordinator

Description

Research Engagement Co-ordinator

Department/location: Cambridge Zero Salary: GBP35,116 - GBP45,413 Reference: LP46666 Category: Academic-related

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Research Engagement Team, to help deliver the work of our Research Engagement Programme, which aims to position the University as one of the global leaders for innovative and impactful cross-disciplinary climate-related research.

Do you have experience of:

- Working on research-related projects? - Organising multi-disciplinary research-related meetings/events? - Writing or supporting the development of research funding proposals?

In this role, you will manage and deliver the day-to-day activities and operations of Cambridge Zero's research engagement programme, building on its existing portfolio of climate-related research engagement activities and supporting the development of new ones.

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world.

We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation.

We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions).

Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 28th September 2025.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please upload your CV and Cover letter to the application. Please note that additional uploaded documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.

You should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Deadline for applications: 28th September 2025

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager.

Please quote reference LP46666 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Ad ID: 5416899495