Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly to lead the development of a new initiative aimed at enhancing the built environment. This role involves strategic engagement with stakeholders, collaboration to tackle sector challenges, and providing evidence-based outputs. Ideal candidates will have experience in networking and managing relationships in the built environment or higher education sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining networks, engaging high-level stakeholders.
• Experience in the built environment, higher education, or related sectors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of BEFA.
• Building and maintaining networks across decision-making forums.
• Organizing workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Networking

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Job description

Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly, Cambridge

Client:

University College of Estate Management

Location:

Cambridge, UK

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly

Part-time (21 hrs/wk), permanent

Remote place of work

Salary range: £50,000 to £58,000 FTE per annum plus benefits

Applicants should submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form available on our website.

Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA) is a newly established initiative aimed at positively impacting the built environment. This is a new role, offering a great opportunity to lead the development and implementation of BEFA.

As the Head of BEFA, you will facilitate strategic engagement with stakeholders, drive collaboration to address industry challenges, and inform policy and best practices through evidence-based outputs. You will support BEFA in tackling sectoral challenges via engagement, education, and collaboration.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic forward-thinker eager to contribute to UCEM's development and its impact on the built environment sector.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, delivery, and implementation of BEFA, ensuring stakeholder alignment and high standards
• Building and maintaining networks across key decision-making forums, including the BEFA Strategic Advisory Board and thematic workstreams
• Organizing and facilitating workshops, roundtables, and stakeholder meetings (both in-person and virtual)
• Providing expertise and advice related to BEFA across UCEM and participating in cross-organizational initiatives

Main requirements:

• Experience in developing and maintaining networks, engaging high-level external stakeholders, and managing productive relationships
• Experience in the built environment, higher education, or related sectors
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing, complex, and dispersed organization

At UCEM, we value Passion, Integrity, Excellence, and Support. We prioritize student satisfaction and success, with high employee engagement reported across the organization. Your contributions will be appreciated and valued.

UCEM is a leading provider of supported online education with a long-term goal to be the world's most sustainable university. We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance to promote wellbeing and work-life balance.

For the full job specification and contact details, visit: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

To apply: Send your CV, cover letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to [e-mail] by Monday, 16 June 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

UCEM champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and aim to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.