Head of Academic Centre Administration (Fixed Term)

We are seeking a Head of Academic Centres Administration to manage the Cambridge Better Future Programme.

The Programme

The Cambridge Better Futures Programme provides the tools to accomplished individuals from all sectors of business and life can unlock their full potential and forge a better future for society. The pilot programme commences in September 2025 and is available for participants as a 6 month or 12-month programme face to face in Cambridge, UK.

The programme convenes the power of Cambridge and equips accomplished individuals to create transformative change in the world. Whether participants ambition is to improve their local community or deliver something truly global, the Cambridge Better Futures Programme will help them define their vision and prepare to put it into action.

The programme is delivered by ICE in partnership with the Centre for Better Futures - https://centreforbetterfutures.org/programme/

Purpose of the role

The Head of Academic Centres Administration, Better Futures Programme, oversees the comprehensive management, planning, execution, and delivery of the Better Futures Programme. This role involves leading a team of administrators to ensure the programme is delivered on time and within scope. The Head of Academic Centre Administration must adopt a flexible and professional approach to meet the learning and developmental needs of our participants and the varied requirements of key stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Academic Centres, the Head of Academic Centres Administration, Better Futures will assume responsibility for developing and delivering the project plan to ensure the project keeps to the necessary milestones and key stages throughout.

The role holder must maintain excellent relationships with all our stakeholders ¿ this includes the wider BF team, participants, suppliers, College hosts, speakers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

The Head of Academic Centres Administration will assume responsibility for developing and delivering the project plan to ensure the project keeps to the necessary milestones and key stages throughout. The role holder must maintain excellent relationships with all our stakeholders ¿ this includes the wider BF team, participants, suppliers, College hosts, speakers and colleagues. 

Skills and Attributes

You will have excellent communication skills; experience of working in a client facing environment, excellent project management skills. You will be able to work under pressure and to tight and multiple deadlines.

The role is offered on a fixed term basis initially for nine months, or as a secondment opportunity to Internal University candidates. Extensions would be subject to available funding.

Benefits

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Defined benefits pension schemes
•  Flexible working options
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Monica Kelly (Deputy Director, Academic Services ¿Student and Professional Services) at Monica.Kelly@ice.cam.ac.uk

Questions about the application process may be directed to: HR@ICE.cam.ac.uk

Interviews will take place on 15th April 2025

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 9 months in the first instance.

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 the 'Apply' button above. 

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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