Job Description

Information for the position of Programme Manager at the Downing Battcock Institute

Salary 41,691-53,939 per annum (depending on experience)
Full-time, permanent position
36.25 hours per week

We're looking for an organised, energetic, and thoughtful individual with experience managing complex programmes or events involving senior stakeholders - ideally in government, academia, or the non-profit sector. You'll combine outstanding project management and communication skills with curiosity, diplomacy, and a practical "can-do" approach.

The Downing Battcock Institute, based at Downing College, Cambridge, is a new initiative established through the generosity of philanthropist Humphrey Battcock. Its mission is to bridge the worlds of ideas and evidence with those of policy and practice - enabling senior policymakers to engage directly with leading researchers and innovators to find evidenced and effective solutions to policy challenges.

The Programme Manager will play a central role in designing and delivering the Institute's activities - notably its Policy Retreats and Annual Lecture - and in shaping the systems, partnerships, and identity of this new institution. Working closely with the Director (David Halpern) and colleagues across the College, University and beyond, this is a unique opportunity to help build a new Cambridge institution from the ground up.

Further information on the Downing Battcock Policy Retreats can be found in the appendix here.

Details of the role

The post of Programme Manager is a permanent, full-time role. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and thoughtful professional with demonstrable experience in overseeing complex programmes or events involving senior-level stakeholders. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.

The postholder would be expected to work 36.25 hours per week, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break, although there is potential for a degree of flexibility on start/finish times and flexible/hybrid options. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Halpern, Director of the Downing Battcock Institute.

The annual salary ranges from 41,691 to 53,939 per annum, depending on experience (Steps 53-66 on the College Salary Scale).

In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package. A full list of benefits is available in the advert here. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)

Application Process

To apply for this position click "Apply Now" on the advert posting on our website (Staff vacancies | Downing College Cambridge) and complete an application form. You are able to upload your CV in support of your application.

Closing date: Friday 31 October at 5pm

. Please note that the closing date for this post may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds.

All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place.

Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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HR Office:

Email:recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk
Tel: 01223 334820
Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ