Head of University Collection's Programmes and

7 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

**The Role**

The University of Cambridge collections comprise the University's museums, the Botanic Garden and the University Libraries. They are accessible to the public and are a resource for researchers and students. This role leads the team delivering cross-collections programmes and initiatives for all audiences. The role's main focus is currently the leadership of the ACE funded Band 3 NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) programme, encompassing creative direction, team leadership, programme delivery, administration and reporting. It also includes development of joint-working across the collections, funding bids, and strategic advocacy to users and stakeholders.

**About you**

You will lead the team tasked with the development, delivery, management and reporting of funded and other project activity within the University of Cambridge collections consortium. The team acts as a central collaborative hub developing and delivering collections-related initiatives across the University collections, and within community partnerships. The team also plays a significant part as a regional hub and sector leader for South-East England.

You will manage overall budgets, delivery, and reporting on a range of grant-funded programmes and initiatives that sit within the team, most notably the ACE NPO programme and its associated budget (currently £617k p/a). Working closely with the Director of Collections' Strategy, you will report regularly to governance groups. Regionally, you will provide strategic sector support, advocating for the collections, and acting as the key contact point for community partnerships.

**Benefits of working at Cambridge University include**
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays).
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries and salary exchange schemes for childcare).
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution.
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores.
- Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation.

Limited funding: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2026 in the first instance, with prospects of extension.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.



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