Climate Centre Leader
15 hours ago
Location: Cambridge
Contract Type: 0.8 FTE for 12 months FTC
Salary Range: £68,863 - £79,800 FTE (£55,090.40 – 63,840 actual)
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work)
We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join our Research Centre for Climate, providing leadership and strategic direction.
The Centre brings leading academic research and thought leadership to drive climate action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop implementation plans and support succession planning as a Strategic Leader.
- Foster a culture of collaboration by leading and mentoring the team as an Inspirational Leader.
- Spearhead fundraising efforts and secure sustainable funding as a Fundraiser.
- Oversee financial planning and management as a Financial Steward.
- Establish partnerships with key University entities and external stakeholders as a Strategic Partner Developer.
- Drive engagement with the Hughes Hall community as a Community Integrator.
- Coordinate the activities of the Centre's Oversight Committee and Advisory Group as a Governance Manager.
- Lead high-profile events and networking opportunities as an Event Leader.
Person Specification:
- A Passion for climate change science.
- Substantial executive-level experience.
- A proven ability to influence senior individuals.
- Fundraising experience.
- Experience in climate change law or sustainability.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strategic thinking and change management skills.
This role comes with various benefits, including a generous pension scheme, healthcare cash-plan, wellbeing services, annual leave, free meal on duty, free parking, social facilities, and use of the gym.
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