Head of Sustainable Development

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Join the University of Cambridge in our mission to address the climate crisis in Africa. As a Head of Sustainable Development, you will play a key role in advancing relevant scholarship, curricula development, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Job Responsibilities

You will lead the strategic development and implementation of the program's Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SI&E) arm during 2025-2030. Key responsibilities include:

  1. Leading and developing the climate SI&E program using recommendations from scoping and planning work.
  2. Driving the implementation of the climate SI&E program.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including:

  • A salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum.
  • Annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave.
  • Generous family-friendly schemes, including maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave entitlement.
  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.
  • Schemes to support relocation and provision of accommodation.


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