Research Engagement Co-ordinator

University of Cambridge; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Research Engagement Co-ordinator to manage its climate-related research engagement programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in research projects, event organization, and proposal writing. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on innovative climate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on research-related projects.
• Organising multi-disciplinary research-related meetings/events.
• Writing or supporting the development of research funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the day-to-day activities and operations of research engagement programme.
• Support the development of new climate-related research engagement activities.
• Collaborate with University functions to enhance climate activities.

Job description

Overview

Research Engagement Co-ordinator

Department/location: Cambridge Zero  Salary: £35,116 - £45,413  Reference: LP46666  Category: Academic-related

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Research Engagement Team, to help deliver the work of our Research Engagement Programme, which aims to position the University as one of the global leaders for innovative and impactful cross-disciplinary climate-related research.

Deadline for applications: midnight on 28th September 2025. Applications are welcome from internal candidates on secondment or with flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage and deliver the day-to-day activities and operations of Cambridge Zero's research engagement programme, building on its existing portfolio of climate-related research engagement activities and supporting the development of new ones.

• Do you have experience of working on research-related projects?
• Organising multi-disciplinary research-related meetings/events?
• Writing or supporting the development of research funding proposals?

The role involves acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions to help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities, across the full academic lifecycle and engaging the broader University community.

About Cambridge Zero

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation. We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions).

Requirements / Person specification

Please clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Selection process & other details

Interviews: w/c 13th October 2025

Health assessment: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment once an offer of employment has been accepted.

Equality & inclusion: The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please upload your CV and Cover letter to the application. Please note that additional uploaded documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.

Contact

For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager. Please quote reference LP46666 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.