International Relations and Outreach Manager
International Relations and Outreach Manager
/Where ideas thrive
0.6 Role with flexibility around hours and working pattern
1 Year Fixed Term position, with potential to extend
Based in Cambridge, with the option of hybrid working
Cambridge Enterprise
Sitting at the heart of Europe’s most successful research and technology cluster, Cambridge Enterprise is the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge. Our mission is to help University of Cambridge innovators, experts and entrepreneurs make their ideas and concepts more commercially successful, for the benefit of society, the economy, the individual and the University – and we have an excellent track record in doing so. (Find out how we do this here.)
The role
Cambridge Enterprise is focused on creating impact through the commercialisation of our University’s great minds. Our place as a globally leading technology transfer office in the heart of the tech innovation capital of Europe, with over 50 years of experience, provides the perfect opportunity to share our experience and expertise.
Through International Outreach (IO), Cambridge Enterprise delivers strategic advice, training and support to universities, governments and other organisations around the world to help strengthen knowledge in all areas of research commercialisation and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.
This role is the first point of contact for incoming enquiries and requests for support and engagement. The post is responsible for arranging visits as well as translating requests into consultancy projects and or bespoke training programmes and then overseeing their delivery. There may also be some international travel involved.
Your skills
Our ideal candidate has experience of working within the higher education sector, having held roles in knowledge exchange, technology transfer, business development, international partnerships or executive education ideally. Strong contacts within the University of Cambridge and/or the Cambridge ecosystem would be an advantage.
You will understanding how to develop business opportunities from leads and tenders as well as creating proposals blending consultancy and training programmes. Bringing experience of managing delivery of programmes or projects, including budget management.
Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity will have been honed in previous roles and a confidence to present, pitch and lead visits is essential.
Willingness to undertake some international travel is also essential to this role.
For more information on how to apply and to read the full job description, please visit our website.
Working for Cambridge Enterprise
Cambridge Enterprise’s benefits package includes 30 days holiday per year (pro rata) and a university pension. We are based in modern office space on the West Cambridge site, home to a thriving academic and research and development community.
Cambridge Enterprise has strong organisational values, a supportive and empowering culture and high employee engagement (recently recognised by a 2021 Platinum Award in the Best Employers Eastern Region).
The University of Cambridge and Cambridge Enterprise value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity.
Interview process
We are planning a 2-stage interview process, with the first interview taking place online and a second in -person at our Cambridge office.
The closing date for this position is: 2 March 2023
First interviews held: Week commencing 6 March 2023
Second interviews held: Week commencing 20 March 2023