Research Programme Manager - Cambridge Compiler Lab (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to design, implement, and oversee the Cambridge Compiler Lab's research programme. You will collaborate with the head of the research group and the wider team to set ambitious objectives, timelines, and measurable outputs.

You will establish workflows, governance, and stakeholder engagement across internal and external partners, ensuring progress, accountability and impact

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent.
• Proven expertise in research administration with governance and monitoring systems.
• Experience in financial oversight including budget preparation, expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan, monitor and evaluate large-scale initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and oversee the Cambridge Compiler Lab research programme.
• Establish workflows, governance and strategy sessions with stakeholders.
• Track progress, maintain accountability and ensure impact against outputs.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external partners to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Research administration

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Level 6 vocational qualification

Tools

Governance systems

Budget tracking

Job description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology, and mathematics. We have a world-wide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University.

Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our Department.

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to design, implement, and oversee the research programme of the Cambridge Compiler Lab in collaboration with the head of the research group and the entire research team. They will ensure that the research group defines clear and ambitious objectives and timelines, leading to research outputs with measurable impact for broader communities. Through the establishment of workflows, systems, collaborative workshops and strategy sessions, they will track progress and maintain accountability for shared research goals, facilitate research activity and productivity and ensure compliance with relevant policies.

The Programme Manager will develop and manage operational systems, collaborative workshops and strategy sessions to ensure active engagement of academic stakeholders, empowering them to contribute effectively to deliverables. They will foster innovative collaboration, building and sustaining relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, industry collaborators, policy makers, practitioners and community groups to drive the delivery of impactful outcomes, ensuring open communication and shared understanding.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level, or possess a Level 6 vocational qualification or equivalent experience. They will bring proven expertise in research administration, having previously established governance and monitoring systems that support high-performing research environments. Experience in financial oversight is essential, including budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and detailed reporting. Strong project management skills are crucial, with the ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate large-scale initiatives while managing multiple priorities to measurable outcomes. Proactivity, a keen problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work independently under pressure are key attributes for success in this role.

This post is available on a full-time basis; however, we are committed to supporting flexible working and will consider part-time applications from candidates able to work a minimum of 40% FTE.

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.

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum