Job Description

Operations Associate

West Cambridge | From 40,000| Full-time | Hybrid Working

Join Us as an Operations & Events Associate

Founders at the University of Cambridge

is looking for a talented, motivated Associate to lead operations across our three startup programmes.


We're after an organisational genius -- someone with sharp project management skills, a love of detail, and a real excitement for the power of new technologies to make a positive difference in the world.

About Us

Cambridge Enterprise is the innovation arm of the University of Cambridge. We help Cambridge innovators turn brilliant ideas into commercial success stories that benefit society, the economy, and the University itself.

Founders

at the University of Cambridge is a new strategic initiative supporting University-linked founders to build companies tackling global challenges. We connect future founders with alumni, mentors, funding and deep tech expertise, helping them build stronger, faster-scaling startups.

The Role

You'll run the day-to-day delivery of our accelerator programmes and community events. Think seamless logistics, smooth communications, and a first-class experience for all involved.

What you'll do:

Manage programme operations and logistics, from scheduling and venues to catering and A/V. Create and manage onboarding materials, session agendas and follow-ups. Keep records up to date in Airtable, Notion, and other internal technology tools. Work with mentors and speakers on all comms and logistics. Support founder applications, selection processes and due diligence. Embed best practice into everything we do, and help prepare for key events like Investor and Demo Days. Explore ways to use AI to streamline workflows.

About You

3-4 years' experience in an operations role (startup or accelerator experience is a big plus). Top-notch project management and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills. Eye for detail, independent, and proactive. Tech-savvy -- keen to learn new tools (experience with Airtable and Microsoft suite helps). A real passion for startups and entrepreneurship. Values-driven, collaborative, and excited to be part of the Cambridge ecosystem.

What We Offer

30 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Generous University pension scheme. Flexible working, including up to 90 days abroad per year. Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave. Mental health and wellbeing support. Personal development opportunities (including free LinkedIn Learning). Retail and travel discounts.

Our modern West Cambridge office is a hub of academic and R&D activity, and you'll join a supportive, award-winning team.

Inclusion Matters

Cambridge Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer and will strive to reduce unconscious bias throughout our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.


We endeavour to embrace diversity and promote an inclusive environment for all employees, and actively work towards this with our EDI Working Group.


If you have any questions regarding the interview process, or if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made, please don't hesitate to contact us at people@enterprise.cam.ac.uk.

Ready to help shape the future of global startups?

Apply via our website

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Key dates:

Closing date: 8th August 2025

First interviews: From 18th August 2025