Programme Coordinator for impulse

2 months ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions, serving several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology and fostering external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers "impulse," a 12-week hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses and mentoring, serving as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. It places a sharp focus on developing high-potential technology innovations into commercial propositions and prioritizes "high-potential" business cases. Over the last five years, impulse alumni have attracted over £100 million in funding and investments.

We are now inviting applications for the role of Programme Coordinator to support the impulse Programme team, based at the Maxwell Centre. The role will undertake administrative and operational responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful implementation of the impulse programme. The Programme Coordinator will lead project coordination, oversee the planning and detailed execution of logistics, and effective administration of the programme. This position involves working primarily within a small impulse team and the Maxwell Centre while collaborating with short-term staff, external consultants, and academic/professional stakeholders from the university's various departments, as well as over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and members of the innovation community.

We are seeking a highly organized and effective communicator who liaises with participants and entrepreneurial contributors to address logistics and provide administrative support as needed. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential to ensuring an excellent experience for all programme stakeholders. The successful candidate should be open to learning, capable of planning, organizing, and prioritizing programme tasks to meet short-term and long-term objectives. The ability to remain calm under pressure, be flexible, and troubleshoot solutions is required to accommodate project delivery around the busy and changing schedules of all stakeholders involved.

This part-time appointment (0.4 FTE) is available immediately and we are happy to consider flexible working hours.

Initial funding until 31st July 2025, renewable subject to funding.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit:

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be sent via email to Linh Richardson, Programme Manager )

Please quote reference KA42501 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.

£29,605 to £33,966 (pro-rata)


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