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Itonlinelearning; Hartford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading academic publisher in Cambridge is seeking a Managing Editor for Journals to lead sponsorship and funding for iconic cultural events. The role requires a creative individual with experience in fundraising and partnership development, especially within the arts sector. You will work collaboratively to secure funding, develop proposals, and shape community events in Cambridge. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and numerous benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave allowance

Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development within arts or culture sectors.
• Passionate about community events in Cambridge.
• Ability to build meaningful partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead securing sponsorship and external funding for cultural events.
• Identify and approach potential sponsors and funders.
• Develop proposals and support partnership working.

Skills

Experience in sponsorship

Fundraising skills

Partnership development

Passion for community events

Job description

Job Title: Managing Editor, Journals, Academic

Salary: £26,600 - £32,600

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher.

We’re looking for a determined, creative and resilient individual to lead on securing sponsorship and external funding to support some of Cambridge’s most iconic cultural events, including the Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guildhall programme, and the City Events programme. You’ll take ownership of identifying and approaching potential sponsors and funders, developing proposals, and building meaningful partnerships that help sustain and grow these much‑loved events.

Working closely with event leads, the Audience Development Officer, the Creative Partnership team and others, you’ll also identify potential grant funders and lead on the development of successful bids. As our in‑house expert in fundraising and sponsorship, you’ll provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the service, helping to shape our approach to partnership working and income generation.

You bring experience in sponsorship, fundraising or partnership development, ideally within the arts, culture or events sectors. Most importantly, you’re passionate about community events in Cambridge and driven to make a real difference, helping ensure the city’s festivals and programmes continue to thrive and inspire for years to come.

Benefits:

• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
• Agile and Flexible working
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Bank Holidays
• Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
• Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
• Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
• Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
• Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
• Staff reward and recognition framework – including annual staff awards ceremony
• Subsidy for public transport
• Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform

Working pattern: 29.6 hours per week. 4 days per week (some weekends required). Contract: Permanent. Salary: £37,280 – £41,771 per annum (City Pay Band 5), pro rata for part time. Location: Hybrid working between our Cambridge office (Parsons Court) and home.

This role is open to external applicants; for internal Jazz employees please apply via the internal career site.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and embrace diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.