Programme Coordinator, Centre for Climate Repair (Fixed Term)

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Climate Repair (CCR), hosted within the Department of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge, seeks a Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of CCR's research programmes. You will coordinate meetings, events and assist with programme activities to ensure deadlines are met.

Around 50% of the role will support CCR's Communications team, helping to promote research, engage stakeholders and raise CCR’s visibility across audiences.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Interest in research, communications and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and events for CCR projects.
• Support grant reporting and programme activities.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Centre.
• Assist with communications activities to promote CCR’s research, programmes and impact.
• Support delivery and visibility of CCR’s work across a range of audiences.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Collaboration

Initiative

Interest in research/engagement

Job description

About us

The Centre for Climate Repair (CCR), hosted within the Department of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), is a multidisciplinary research centre focused on addressing climate change through research in three key areas: emissions reduction, greenhouse gas removal, and Arctic refreezing/climate interventions. The Centre develops and oversees interdisciplinary research programmes, securing funding and supporting their successful delivery.

The role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of CCR's research programmes. Working closely with the Senior Programme Coordinator, Project Leads and colleagues across the Centre, you will help coordinate a diverse portfolio of research activity and ensure projects are delivered effectively and to deadline.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating meetings and events, supporting grant reporting, assisting with programme activities, and building effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the Centre.

Around 50% of the role will support CCR's Communications team, under the supervision of the Communications Coordinator. You will contribute to the Centre's communications and engagement activities, helping to promote its research, programmes and impact and reach a wide range of audiences.

This is a varied opportunity to support research coordination and communications across a dynamic climate research portfolio.

About you

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual who enjoys working across varied projects and activities. You will have:

• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• A collaborative and approachable working style, alongside the ability to work independently and take initiative
• An interest in research, communications and engagement
• A flexible and positive approach to supporting a range of activities

You will play an important role in supporting the delivery, visibility and impact of CCR's work.

A scientific background is not required for this role, but an interest in supporting research in this area would be beneficial.

Closing date for application is 01 November 2026.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible following the closing date.

Limit of tenure: The funds for this post are available until 31st December 2027 in the first instance, and the post may, subject to the availability of funding, be further renewed for a period.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.