Student Engagement Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to have a substantial impact on students' engagement on Climate and environmental issues at the University of Cambridge.

In this role you will develop, plan and manage the delivery of Cambridge Zero's student engagement programme, by working with students, staff and external partners to deliver programmes that ensure all students at University of Cambridge have access to the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve a zero-carbon world.

Do you have: 

• Experience of environmental sustainability issues in a Higher Education context?
• Experience in managing projects including the development and implementation of project plans?
• Well-developed personal organisational and time management skills?
• Strong oral and written communication skills with proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences in writing, in meetings and to facilitate workshops?
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to liaise effectively with staff and students?

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 14th March 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/institution/Faculty/School/University.

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

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.

Please quote reference LP44511 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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