Head of Digital Launch (Operations) (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31st July 2026 in the first instance.

The University is developing a Digital Assessment Programme and the Exam Operations Team are looking to recruit a Head of Digital Launch who will lead on operational delivery.

The Team

The Exam Operations Team sit within the Student Administration section of Education Services, supporting the academic purposes of the University, and provides expert administrative support and advice to the University and Colleges relating to operational delivery of exams and reasonable adjustments for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. It also manages the administration of mitigating circumstances and allowances for undergraduate and taught postgraduate students.

About the Role

Working with colleagues across the University, the role is required to launch and run the programme for operational delivery of a digital assessment platform

The role will oversee the embedding of a platform into core university business, identifying and designing or developing changes in policy and guidance as well as creating and implementing change management strategies that maximise adoption and usage and minimise resistance.

The work involved in this role will be varied, key responsibilities are included in the further particulars document.

Given the role requirements, we invite applications from individuals who:

• have experience of managing projects from planning to delivery;
• are highly meticulous, accurate, and organised;
• are quick to adapt to change;
• are able to work under pressure and with a wide and complex workload;
• have good interpersonal and communication skills;
• have the ability to work collaboratively;
• are conscientious and will contribute to the continuing success of the team;

In return we would offer you:

• generous annual leave;
• a clear training plan, with supportive training being delivered by colleagues within the team;
• the opportunity to network within the Student Services Centre and with Colleges, Departments and individuals across the wider University;
• a supportive, inclusive and engaging working environment.

Applications are welcomed from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates interested in taking a secondment from their current role in the University. Additional information regarding the role may be found within the further particulars.

Your application should include an up-to-date CV and a covering letter in which you set out clearly how your experience and expertise addresses the issues set out in this advertisement and the criteria listed in the Person Specification (the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role), providing relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted on this basis.

If you would like more information about the role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to jenny.green@admin.cam.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 26th January 2025

Interviews will be held in person on 4th February 2025 in the Student Services Centre

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

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference AB44449 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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