Cambridge Judge Business School seeks to attract, develop and retain the most talented people from around the world to complement our diverse community of academic, professional, administrative and operational staff. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment with a range of special benefits and discounts.
If you are looking for stimulating and collaborative work, and an opportunity to make an impact on business education in an intellectually inspiring environment, you should consider a career at Cambridge Judge Business School. All jobs will be listed on this page.
Engagement Coordinator, Centre for Science and Policy
Salary: £27,929-£32,348
Contract type: Full time – Fixed term (funds are available for two years in the first instance)
Closing date: 1 December 2022
About the role
The Engagement Coordinator is based at the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), which is administratively anchored in the Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), with a remit to work across the University of Cambridge and beyond. CSaP’s aim is to improve public policy through the more effective use of evidence and expertise by creating opportunities for public policy professionals and academic researchers to learn from each other.
The Engagement Coordinator, reporting to the Policy Adviser, will support the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum. The Policy Forum is a multidisciplinary community of academics from the University of Cambridge contributing evidence and expertise to public policies for the transition to a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient net zero society. The Forum is Co-Chaired by Professor Emily Shuckburgh (Director of Cambridge Zero), Dr Robert Doubleday (CSaP’s Executive Director), and Emily Farnworth (Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement at Hughes Hall).
The Engagement Coordinator will work with the Policy Adviser to plan and deliver a series of policy-relevant events (around 12 a year) and outputs for the Policy Forum, with the aim of connecting policy stakeholders with relevant evidence and expertise to help tackle the climate crisis. The role holder will be responsible for all aspects of event planning and delivery for Policy Forum events (in-person, online and hybrid), including securing venues and catering and monitoring RSVPs. The Engagement Coordinator will lead in preparing communications, such as newsletters, and will be responsible for providing secretariat support for meetings.
About you
Educated with HND/HNC Level 4/5 vocational qualifications (or with an equivalent level of practical experience), you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must have a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently, whilst ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times. Experience in event planning and/or working in an administrative role within Higher Education or the Civil Service would be advantageous.
Applications are also welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role at the University.
Interviews will take place on 7 December 2022.
Client Director
Salary: Competitive
Contract type: Full time – Permanent
Closing date: 4 December 2022
About the role
JBS Executive Education Limited (JBSEEL) is part of the Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Cambridge. Executive Education provides world-class education programmes that deliver real world impact and comprise a portfolio of open programmes and a substantial suite of custom programmes, with formats of delivery that range from live-online to asynchronous online, and in-person.
We are entering an exciting new era of growth and development in Executive Education, ushered in by our new CJBS Dean and new Executive Education Director. Our strategy is focused on achieving Cambridge’s mission and impact in the world, as well as meeting increasing market demands for scaled, innovative, immersive, and digital learning. We are increasing the scale and size of our clients, innovating in digital learning, growing our capability for the future, and enhancing our operating model and partnerships. We are growing rapidly and significantly in some of the Business School’s most important and meaningful areas of research, including Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), Strategy and Competitiveness and Alternative Finance.
To support our growth mandate and to build our next generation of Custom institutional clients, we are seeking to appoint an additional Client Director.
The Client Director will work with the Director of Custom Programmes and colleagues across Executive Education and CJBS to expand our portfolio of strategic partners and corporate alliances. The role will focus on the identification of new market opportunities and developing and presenting proposals. They will advise on learning design and experiential learning, guiding clients through the pedagogical process. They will close sales and use professional project planning tools to maintain financial, relational, and delivery oversight of won business, in addition to identifying and developing opportunities for strategic partnerships and cross-selling.
About you
You will have a background in goal-oriented sales, demonstrable experience of consultative selling and significant experience of working directly with clients in a global context. You should have a developed and sophisticated understanding of business planning, cross cultural sensitivity, and the ability to adapt quickly and flexibly to changing situations. With formal project planning skills, you will be confident in proposal writing, negotiating agreements and able to quickly establish credibility with senior executives, faculty, and participants.
Marketing Officer
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Contract type: Full time – Fixed term (for one year or return of the role-holder, whichever is the earlier)
Closing date: 7 December 2022
About the role
Executive Education is a major activity in Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) operated by JBS Executive Education Ltd (JBSEEL), a limited company wholly owned by the University of Cambridge. Its activities include a substantial suite of custom programmes, a well-established range of open programmes, and deep engagements with clients, where the mode will shift from “education” to collaborative problem solving that not only creates value for the client but also helps to generate research questions, data, and publications for the Business School.
We are currently looking for a Marketing Officer to cover a period maternity leave within our Marketing Team. The Marketing Officer manages the content of the website and provides marketing support for open and custom marketing functions. Reporting to the Marketing Director, they are central to the creation of marketing collateral and distribution of content through all marketing channels.
About you
You will have experience of online marketing, ideally gained within a commercial environment, including knowledge of email marketing, social media, search marketing, and an understanding of the latest trends and technologies. You will be proficient in the use of website content management systems (CMS) and be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office package. With outstanding written communication skills and a close attention to detail, you will be self-motivated, confident, and articulate. A CIM qualification and knowledge of Adobe product such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with marketing analytics platforms would be advantageous.
This is a full-time opportunity, working 40 hours per week and is offered as an internal secondment or fixed-term contract for the period of one year or return of the role-holder, whichever is the earlier.
Senior Marketing & Brand Coordinator
Salary: £30,502-£36,386 pro-rata
Contract type: Part-time – Permanent
Closing date: 7 December 2022
About the role
In a highly competitive global marketplace for business education, the establishment and implementation of a strong brand identity and a comprehensive and effective communication strategy is essential in order to firmly position the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School in the top tier of business schools worldwide.
The Senior Marketing and Brand Coordinator will support the Marketing, Brand & PR Manager in the delivery of the Corporate Communications & Marketing strategy. They will be actively involved in implementing the Business School’s evolving corporate marketing and communications strategy, working extensively with colleagues across the Business School.
About you
We are looking for an individual who has an experience of supporting a marketing and PR function, and an experience of working in a business school environment or a world-class higher education establishment. You will also have an experience of working effectively within a team, and an experience of brand coordination and maintenance. We are also looking for an individual with significant knowledge of digital marketing tools and techniques.
This is a part-time position working 18.25 hours per week. The successful candidate would ideally be available on Thursdays and Fridays (however, working days are negotiable and we strongly encourage candidates to apply whatever their availability during the week).
Admissions Administrator, Master of Finance
Salary: £27,929-£32,348
Contract type: Full time – Fixed term (for 12 months or return of the role-holder, whichever is the earlier)
Closing date: 8 December 2022
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team ensuring the effective delivery of one of the main degree programmes currently taught at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS).
The Master of Finance (MFin) is a major teaching programme within the Cambridge Judge Business School. Unusually for the University, applications to the programme are not routed through the Postgraduate Admissions Office, instead the entire student recruitment is handled by the MFin admissions team.
About you
You will be integral to the continued success and growth of the MFin programme. You will support the MFin Admissions Coordinator in ensuring that the programme meets the growing class-size targets, while maintaining a high-quality student body.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the admissions process, as well as supporting the MFin Admissions Coordinator and Executive Director of the MFin in executing the marketing strategy, to ensure that application numbers, and subsequently student numbers, are increased and aligned with the Business School’s overall recruitment and budget targets.
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.
Events, Relationships and Communications Coordinator
Salary: £27,929-£32,348
Contract type: Full time – Fixed term (funds for this post are available until 1 August 2024 in the first instance.)
Closing date: 18 December 2022
About the role
The Events, Relationships and Communications Coordinator works as part of a small team dedicated to the MSt in Entrepreneurship programme and takes responsibility for the coordination and organisation of key events within the programme. The main responsibilities include planning and co-ordination of activities for current and prospective students as well as alumni, including residential sessions, networking events, recruitment events, college dinners and pitch events. The role supports the community and ecosystem around the programme, aids its effective delivery and facilitates recruitment of students.
The MSt in Entrepreneurship programme, designed specifically for entrepreneurs, leads to a University of Cambridge Master’s degree, and attracts a cohort of students who are diverse in terms of their interests (range of industry sectors), experience (ranging from recent graduates to very experienced entrepreneurs) and geographical location (currently based in nine different countries). An important aspect of the programme is its community, made up of past and present students and supporters within the Business School, the University, and the entrepreneurship world in England and around the globe.
About you
Educated to degree level, you should have excellent event planning, organisational, communications and interpersonal skills. You must have a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently, whilst ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages is essential; the use of customer relationship management software would be desirable. Experience in event planning or working in a project management role within Higher Education would be advantageous.
Applications are also welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role at the University.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 19 December 2022.