Engagement and Development Manager (Fixed Term)

Applications are invited for an Engagement and Development Manager to support the exciting 'Future Estates Programme' in the School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Cambridge.

The successful candidate will be at the centre of the School's capital project-related activity, with responsibilities for engagement, project management and communication. Your role will be pivotal to ensuring the needs of the School are understood and people are engaged in the process.  

You will have the opportunity to use a wide range of skills and experience including communication and stakeholder engagement, planning, organising, documentation and reporting. You will work with a variety of internal and external contributors and decision makers, including the SBS Leadership Team, academics and others across the School, Estates Division, and the wider programme team, including contractors and professional services consultants.

We are seeking an individual with experience of supporting change and the skills to work with a complex range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of change management and be able to support the preparation and delivery of engagement workshops. You will have experience of communicating effectively, building relationships, and applying a strategic focus to planning. 

The role is available either full-time or part-time at 80%, on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months. It reports to the Secretary of the School of Biological Sciences and is available immediately.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.  The working pattern and frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.

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 flexible working arrangements.

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

Please quote reference PA44846 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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