Careers Senior Recognitions Manager

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational publisher in the United Kingdom is seeking to hire a professional to develop strategies for gaining recognition of their PDQs. The successful candidate will manage relationships with stakeholders, prepare marketing communications, and represent the organization at key events. This hybrid role involves regular international travel and requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of educational qualifications. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4× annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the international education system.
• Strong understanding of professional development in an educational environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategy to gain recognition of Cambridge PDQs.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and prepare communications.
• Represent Cambridge at sector events and meetings.

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to gain recognition of Cambridge PDQs.

You will manage relationships with stakeholders, prepare communications and marketing materials for Higher Education audiences, and represent Cambridge at sector events and meetings, involving regular international travel. You will work with colleagues in regional and central teams and ensure customer insights are reflected in your work.

This position is classified as a hybrid role, requiring 40‑60% of your time collaborating face‑to‑face in the Cambridge office. Flexible working arrangements, including adjustments for disability or long‑term health conditions, are considered from the first day of employment.

You should have comprehensive knowledge of the international education system and a strong understanding of professional development in an educational environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within and outside the organisation, and influence to achieve positive outcomes, are essential.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of teacher and school leader qualifications and experience working in an international education context.

Desirable Criteria

• Customer focus – committed to understanding and meeting the needs of our customers globally.
• Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and permanent health insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4× annual salary
• Green travel schemes

We will review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18th January 2026.

Interview Process

1. First stage (virtual) interviews on 22nd & 23rd January 2026.
2. Second stage (face‑to‑face) interviews on 27th and 29th January 2026, involving a task shared in advance for your completion.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long‑term health condition, please inform us via the online application form. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity, cultural or social background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach.