Programmes Manager

• Contract Type:
  Permanent, Part Time (29.2 hours per week)
• Location:
  
  Cambridge, St Edmunds College

Are you a dynamic and strategic programme leader with a passion for education, research, and social impact? St Edmund’s College, Cambridge is seeking a Programmes Manager to drive the operational delivery of initiatives aligned with our mission and the charitable objectives.

Working closely with the Director of Programmes & Strategy and the VHI Director, you will lead a committed team to deliver high-quality research programmes, events, and partnerships that advance learning, faith, and public engagement. This is a pivotal role for a collaborative professional who thrives in a values-driven academic environment and is ready to shape meaningful change.

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and monitoring of VHI research programmes and projects.
• Develop project timelines and milestones to ensure effective delivery.
• Track progress against objectives and prepare internal and external reports as required.
• Oversee budgets, expenditure tracking, and financial administration in collaboration with College finance teams.
• Maintain accurate records, governance documents, and administrative systems.
• Lead the planning and delivery of seminars, conferences, workshops, and public lectures.
• Coordinate logistics, speaker arrangements, publicity, and event materials.
• Ensure events reflect the Institute’s academic standards and strategic priorities.
• In liaison with the communications team manage relevant communications, including website content, newsletters, social media, and publications.
• Produce high‑quality written materials such as reports, briefings, and promotional content.
• Strengthen the visibility of VHI research and events across the College, University, and external networks.
• Foster a collaborative, developmental approach to team leadership, aligned with the direction set by the Director of Programmes and Strategy.
• Maintain relationships with partner organisations, and academic collaborators.
• Work closely with the Director to support strategic planning and development of the Strategy.
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships, collaborations, and funding streams.
• Provide high‑level administrative support to the Programmes and Strategy Director & VHI Director.
• Support governance processes, including preparation of papers.

More information about the role can be found in the attached job description

• Strong experience in programme, project, or operations management, ideally in a research, academic, higher education or non‑profit environment.
• Familiarity with themes related to interdisciplinary research.
• Experience in event management.
• Understanding of Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing high‑quality documents and reports.
• Ability to build effective relationships with academics, students, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• Competence in managing budgets and financial processes.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the Institute and College

We warmly encourage applications from candidates who meet most, even if not all, of the above criteria.

• Working daily allowance for food and drinks
• Free car parking (where available)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Discounts at restaurants, shops & more
• Death in service
• Access to Linked In Learning & Business Disability Forum

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