Programmes Development Officer

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,400 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts at restaurants, shops & more

Death in service

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge, is looking for a professional experienced in programme delivery to support its strategic priorities. The role involves managing ongoing programmes and identifying new opportunities, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project management within higher education and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a flexible working arrangement, with partial hybrid working available and various benefits including a daily allowance for food.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme delivery in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in project management, delivering projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Programmes and Strategy in delivering the College’s priorities.
• Identify and scope potential opportunities for new programmes.
• Manage ongoing implementation of successful programmes.

Skills

Programme delivery in Higher Education

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Sensitivity to diverse perspectives

Strong IT proficiency

Outstanding organisational skills

Creative thinking

Job description

Salary & Contract

£30,400 – 32,000 per annum for 29.2 hours/week (full time equivalent of £38,000 – £40,000 per annum).

Location

Cambridge, St Edmunds College

Contract Type

Fixed for 2 years

Working Arrangements

Partial hybrid working is available for this role, with a usual minimum of three days on site per week, including Monday and Wednesday. The nature of the role means that occasional evening or weekend working may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Programmes and Strategy in delivering the College’s priorities in relation to strategic programming
• Identify and scope potential opportunities for new scholarly and/or engagement programmes that address a relevant priority need in one or more of the College’s key target constituencies, and/or enabling and collating existing activities into coherent and imaginatively positioned programmes
• Support ongoing programmes in line with the strategic aims of the College
• For new programmes: develop and evidence the programme case, including project plan with key activities, target audience, budget, timeline and milestones, etc., and securing College support for proof-of-concept test. Pilot, evaluate, and scale opportunity as appropriate
• Manage ongoing implementation and administration of successful programmes, in collaboration with other appropriate functions in the College, ensuring tailoring to diverse audiences and continuing alignment with College strategic objectives
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including coordinating appropriate relationships with interdisciplinary stakeholder networks
• Organise and deliver high-quality initiatives, ensuring they run smoothly, within budget, and to a professional standard
• Work with colleagues to ensure effective management of risk and compliance issues, evaluate events, and implement improvements
• Collaborate with the College’s Senior Communications Manager to ensure optimal comms reach
• Collaborate with the Development Team to ensure optimal engagement with potential donors
• Contribute to continuous improvement, promoting best practice and supporting a collaborative team environment

Please note: occasional work outside standard hours may be required.

About You

• Proven experience in programme delivery in a Higher Education setting
• Experience in stakeholder engagement
• Experience in project management, including delivering projects to time and on budget
• Interest in supporting optimal academic welfare within the diverse international student body of St Edmund’s
• Sensitivity to diverse perspectives
• Sensitivity to and interest in global religious contexts, including Roman Catholicism
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Experience of working with academics
• Familiarity with business case development
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and monitoring
• Project management
• Strong IT proficiency across standard office applications
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
• Creative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• 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 LinkedIn Learning & Business Disability Forum

Equal Opportunity Statement

We warmly welcome all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics such as gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, to apply for our opportunities.