Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in the transition toward a sustainable economy? Are you ready to work with global investment leaders to advance responsible investment and shape the future of finance? This is a fast-paced and influential role, leading a collaborative programme that brings together pension funds, insurers and asset managers to develop solutions that mainstream sustainable investment practices.
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge, working to develop leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. Learn more at: .
We are recruiting a Senior Programme Manager to lead our Investment Leaders Group (ILG) a growing global network of pension funds, insurers and asset managers, with over 9 trillion under management and advice, working to advance the practice of responsible investment.
This role sits within our Centre for Sustainable Finance which brings together over 50 financial institutions across five continents to drive change in the financial system and accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy and society.
The role
We are looking for a highly motivated senior leader with a strong understanding of sustainable finance and knowledge of the investment sector.
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for the group, working with members to set direction, ambition and alignment.
• Working with members and academic partners to co-create thought-leading content that unlocks and mainstreams sustainable investment practices, overseeing and commissioning new research and analysis.
• Ensuring the group delivers value to its members, CISL and society in line with the business plan and budget, including business development and fundraising.
• Collaborating across CISL, its network, the wider University, as well as member firms and selected external parties to amplify the work of the platform and drive impact.
• Leading and building a team delivering platform content and managing member relations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and supportive team working at the leading edge of sustainable finance research and convening.
What you'll receive:

• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Working 37 hours per week - flexible/part-time working considered.
• Excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme, discount portal, cycle-to-work scheme, access to the University accommodation service, relocation support, employee assistance programme, family-friendly policies and more.
• Permanent, full-time role on a hybrid basis with at least two days in our award-winning Cambridge office.

Ready to lead this influential global programme? View the full job description and submit your application on the University of Cambridge jobs portal today.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
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Please quote reference EN48081 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.
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