programme manager
14 the last 361 days, recently 2024-03-11
Responsibility
- we are recruiting a Graduate Training Programme Manager at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit
- about this opportunity
- this is a new leadership position in postgraduate education administration
Show more +61 - AI@Cam is a flagship mission to drive a step-change in Cambridge's AI capabilities
- you will work alongside the existing part time MBE Programme Manager
- we're looking for an exceptional individual to help us develop and launch new commercial products, propositions, and routes to market
- the Centre for Sustainable Finance works with over 60 global financial institutions across banking, insurance and investment
- we work closely with a number of partners including Business for Nature and the We Mean Business Coalition
- you'll have experience working in a business environment to influence behavioural change using digital technologies, marketing, and content
- CCI aims to transform international biodiversity conservation by catalysing strategic partnerships between leaders in research, education, policy and practice
- this role will sit within the ClimateWise team
- the AI@Cam Programme Manager will be at the centre of these efforts
- the role
- the Programme Manager manages and works closely with the Programme Administrator
- climateWise represents a global network of leading insurance industry organisations
- the successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of sustainable finance and/or the banking sector specifically
- the team is looking for a Programme Manager to support our work with companies and policy makers
- you will bring excellent communication and client relationship skills to help to engage and influence senior leaders through customised education programmes
- to this end, and thanks to the generosity of Arcadia, CCI has established the Endangered Landscapes Programme
- collaborating across the Cambridge innovation ecosystem, you will help create new platforms for engagement between research, business, civil society, and government
- the post will work as part of a wider team and support a range of projects on people, nature, and climate
- you will regularly engage with clients to understand their unique needs and priorities in relation to their sustainability journeys
- the University is currently launching a Strategic Workforce Programme to address two of the University's top people priorities to enable us to attract, recruit and retain
- for over 30 years, the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership has worked with companies and individuals who have stepped up to lead change and to tackle critical global challenges in businesses, financial institutions and governments
- the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop leadership and solutions towards a sustainable economy
- achieving sustainability is the greatest challenge of our time and outstanding leadership will be crucial if we are going to meet this challenge successfully
- the Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology wishes to appoint a part time Programme Manager for its successful Master in Bioscience Enterprise course
- based in the Centre for Sustainable Finance within the ClimateWise team, the role is a part-time academic position. The role will provide research capacity and leadership for an EU Horizon funded project
- working with partners across the University, you will develop new ways of enhancing teaching and learning
- programme Manager
- the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership draws on the intellectual breadth of the University and an international network of leading thinkers and practitioners to help individuals and organisations understand and act on pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion and inequality
- you will be responsible for, in collaboration with key members of the department, for the academic structure and content of the MPhil in Bioscience Enterprise course, its development and effective delivery
- reporting to the Programme Director, the role holder will be based at the David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge and support the smooth running of the programme
- could you help build Cambridge's AI research and innovation community?
- what we are looking for
- the GTPM will manage all aspects of the postgraduate training programme and provide senior administrative leadership in education at the MRC CBU
- we are looking for a highly motivated leader to join the Centre for Sustainable Finance as Senior Programme Manager, with responsibility for the Banking Environment Initiative The BEI is a group of global banks committed to pioneering actionable pathways towards an economy that shares wealth fairly, whilst operating sustainably
- the Policy and Systems Change Collaborations Team works at UK and international levels to deliver influential projects that include the Corporate Leaders Groups, Aviation Impact Accelerator, and UK Business Group Alliance for Net Zero, as well as coordinating CISL's presence at key international moments such as the biodiversity and climate conference of the parties , and leading work on business and nature
- the Cambridge Conservation Initiative is a unique partnership between leaders in biodiversity conservation research, education, policy and practice from six founding University Departments and ten internationally renowned Cambridge-based conservation organisations
- educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g
- we will harness the ideas, creativity, and research excellence of the University community to develop AI for the benefit of science, citizens, and society
- working together with the postgraduate team at the Unit, the GTPM will lead on curriculum oversight, recruitment, strategic development, building and maintaining partnerships with our funders and external stakeholders, as well as providing crucial leadership required for the operational day-to-day running of the MRC CBU postgraduate training programme
- the BEI co-produces horizon scanning research, develops leadership tools and convenes academic and industry collaborations. It is a member-led, not-for-profit group, convened by CISL
- more information can be found at https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/about
- responsibilities include the organisation of teaching, resource procurement and deployment, time tabling, internal liaison and the selection of academic mentorship of students
- we're looking for a pro-active problem-solver, who is interested in the opportunity to shape how a new team develops
- the GTPM will lead the strategic and operational management of the MRC CBU Training Programme , particularly the new MPhil in Cognitive Neuroscience, in order to maintain the MRC CBU's position as a world-renowned training environment
- we are looking for an exceptional individual to help us develop and deliver world class education ¿ we are particularly interested to hear from you if you are passionate about sustainable finance ¿ however, if you feel you meet the other requirements please do still get in touch
- experience might span areas such as digital strategies, product design, product marketing, market analysis, communication, campaign management, content production or learning design
- one of the priority areas of collaboration within CCI's Strategy is to focus on the restoration of ecosystems for the benefit of biodiversity
- the project will facilitate business case analysis, creating a dynamic 'convergence space' for 9 innovation labs
- through effective community-building, you will support the development of challenge-led AI projects that stimulate the use of AI to tackle real-world problems
- you will have strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
- this work includes building and maintaining complex relationships, managing Training Programme budgets and ensuring that the Training Programme is fully considered in Unit-wide policymaking
- working with members and academic partners to co-create thought-leading content that unlocks and mainstreams sustainable banking practice
- this role also requires the post holder to establish connections with local, national and international companies and organisations for the purposes of eliciting lectures and for the procurement of student placements
- if you're able to apply your experience and skills to influence the next generation of business leaders then we can offer you a unique opportunity to work on an exciting strategy to maximise CISL's reach to support influential leaders and organisations as they grapple with global challenges such as inequality, pollution, climate change and natural resource depletion
- it brings together the insurance industry and related organisations with world class academic expertise and global sustainability leaders to collectively and innovatively tackle climate change
- you'll have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and the attention to detail that enables high-quality delivery and customer service
- this role will involve line management and supervision responsibilities of relevant staff alongside providing direction and supervision to ensure that all operational and administrative processes are managed effectively and efficiently
- they will envisage, direct and be accountable for delivery of a multi-project platform, generating market-leading research projects and insights that drive change in the investment sector across nature, climate and social themes
- the Programme Manager also manages the activities of administrative staff and other contributing staff, is responsible for suggesting suitable appointees for the role of External Examiner, undertakes strategic budgetary planning and approves expenditure against income
- in this job you'll lead product, proposition and route to market design, development and testing with colleagues, subject experts, and partners to grow our international and industry reach
- this programme manages a series of large-scale, multi-million-pound land and sea restoration projects that combine research, practice and policy change across Europe
Requirements
- phD degree or equivalent in Geography, Environmental Economics, Sustainable Finance, Ecology, or a related field
- experience of designing and delivering impactful education programmes or creating effective new propositions, products or services
- qualified to at least degree level or equivalent level of practical experience
Show more +18 - educated to degree level or equivalent level of relevant experience
- demonstrable work experience in a university environment, or equivalent demonstrable project management experience of a policy-oriented research activity
- excellent planning and organisational skills
- educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
- experience in delivering presentations or briefing, creating powerful and engaging stories to influence and engage narrative to clients, partners and learners
- understanding of nature, climate and sustainability issues and how they affect business and the economy
- experience of leading the design and/or development of successful digital products, content or projects for a client or organisation
- excellent organisational skills with the ability to monitor and streamline research project components
- experience of supporting or enabling business action on sustainability, through education, consultancy or strategic advisory programmes
- experience of delivering effective strategies for change and understanding of how to develop such strategies, especially to enable systemic change
- A good understanding and experience of how to create powerful and engaging narratives to influence others
- experienced in line management and managing project teams
- A demonstrable understanding of sustainability and how it relates to business in the real economy and/or financial sector
- knowledge on disaster risk finance and investment, with a strong interest in ecology and nature-based solutions
- understanding and experience of how policy is developed or influenced
- ability to research and prepare information to be presented to a variety of senior audiences and industries
- A good understanding of the private insurance sector and/or other public and private risk transfer mechanisms would be desirable
- good relationship management skills and a proven ability to grow and maintain relationships with partners; companies, policy makers and funders
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Average salary at company UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE is 3376£.
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