Programme Co-ordinator

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The University of Cambridge ranks consistently amongst the foremost Universities in the world, and we recognise it is our people who have built our reputation. We will only maintain our leading position in the academic world by continuing to attract, develop, support and retain the highest calibre of talented people.

The HR Transformation Programme is an ambitious and exciting initiative which aims to transform our HR capabilities and ways of working, leading to an improved employee experience. Improving, harmonising and simplifying HR administrative processes is a key part of this programme, together with the replacement of our current outdated HR and payroll system.

The Programme Co-ordinator will support the Programme Manager and team supporting and advising on numerous activities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of programme.

As a Programme Coordinator, you will:

  • Work closely with the Programme Manager and Team Leads to support project management activities (planning, budgeting, people management)
  • Co-ordinate and oversee key programme activities of both the team and the programme's key stakeholders
  • Advise the Programme team on their individual plans, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring that the programme runs as efficiently as possible
  • Organise programme-related activities and events including meetings, seminars and workshops
  • Support communication activities such as updating our website, publicising the programme and various events
  • Update, maintain and distribute programme documentation

Are you the right candidate?

  • Experience in programme/project coordination and management
  • Extensive experience of Microsoft Office applications and project planning software
  • Demonstrate excellent planning and organisation skills
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills across a variety of stakeholders
  • Demonstrate factual and theoretical knowledge of project co-ordination/management

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

In your application, please outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role.

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.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

Please quote reference VC42758 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.

£32,332 to £38,205 per annum



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