Talent Exchange Project Coordinator (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Talent Exchange Project Coordinator to support the Cambridge-AstraZeneca-Beijing Life Science Ecosystem Collaboration. You will coordinate academic exchanges, knowledge sharing and international collaboration between Cambridge and Beijing partners, across a diverse stakeholder network.

You will manage multiple priorities, organize events and visits, and maintain precise project records using Microsoft 365, with fluency in Mandarin and sensitivity to

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating international academic exchanges and events.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken Mandarin; familiarity with Chinese partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and collaborating across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities supporting academic exchange and knowledge sharing between Cambridge and Beijing partners.
• Support development of international partnerships and knowledge exchange initiatives.
• Manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Organize visits, exchanges and events in collaboration with multiple partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Event planning

Mandarin fluency

Cross-cultural communication

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the RoleThe Global Engagement Office is seeking a Talent Exchange Project Coordinator to support delivery of the Cambridge-AstraZeneca-Beijing Life Science Ecosystem Collaboration, with a focus on the talent exchange strand. You will help coordinate a range of activities that support academic exchange, knowledge sharing and international collaboration between Cambridge and partner organisations in Beijing.Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile international collaboration and support meaningful engagement between academic, clinical and institutional partners. The role offers the chance to work across a diverse network of stakeholders and play an important part in developing international partnerships and knowledge exchange activities.About YouYou will be an organised and proactive project professional who enjoys building relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.You will have experience of project coordination, stakeholder engagement and organising events, visits, exchanges or similar activities. You will be confident managing competing priorities, coordinating activity across multiple partners and maintaining accurate project records and documentation.You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong analytical abilities and experience using Microsoft 365. Experience of working with Chinese partners and an understanding of the cultural sensitivities involved in supporting effective collaboration are essential, as is fluency in written and spoken Mandarin.Further InformationFor full details of the role, responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the Further Particulars document.We encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to [e-mail] quote reference AK51141 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.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.Apply online