Academic Training Manager (Fixed Term)

Department/Location: Department of Oncology

The CRUK Cambridge Centre is seeking to recruit an Academic Training Manager to lead and oversee the management of the Centre's Training Programme. 

This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the main strategic objectives of the CRUK Cambridge Centre: education. The Training Programme aims to create a culture of continuous inclusive learning and development for all members. 

Please visit the CRUK Cambridge Centre Training Programme website for more information about what we offer:  Education and training ' CRUK CC (https://crukcambridgecentre.org.uk/education-and-training) 

The Academic Training Manager is central to the continued success of the current portfolio including: 

• Non-clinical courses: MRes+PhD.
• Clinical courses: MB+PhD, Clinical Research Training Fellowship, part-time MRes+PhD.
• Undergraduate summer research project scheme.
• Career development for postdoctoral scientists. 

The appointed candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic development of these courses and will work in close collaboration with the Training Management Committee, Training Co-directors, CRUK Cambridge Centre Director, Director of Graduate Education for the Clinical School, and the Director of the Clinician PhD Programme. The Academic Training Manager supervises an Administrative Assistant who is an essential member of the Training Programme Team.  

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant scientific discipline, will be an experienced administrator, preferably in a Higher Education context, or may have a strong interest in researcher development. 

Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present strategic ideas, policies, and complex information effectively. The role requires a high level of independence, flexibility, and the ability to quickly learn new information while meeting challenging deadlines. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Karen Barker, Science Operations Manager: Karen.Barker@cruk.cam.ac.uk 

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance. 

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check. 

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

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. 

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. 

Closing date: 12th December 2024 

Date of interview: Provisionally 19th December 2024 

Please quote reference RD44058 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.

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