Job Title: CCE Interim Director

Location: Hughes Hall, Cambridge CB1 2EW

Probation Period: 6 months

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week

Fixed-term for 12 months subject to funding

Starting salary: £68,863 - £79,800 FTE

An exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader to join Hughes Hall as the Interim Director of the Centre for Climate Engagement.

The Centre for Climate Engagement was founded in 2018, as part of The Bridge Initiative at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, with the aim of bringing academic research to life for business and legal professionals. The vision of the Centre for Climate Engagement is a world where effective law and governance support businesses and governments—at global, national, and local levels—in achieving net-zero emissions and building climate resilience.

As the need for effective climate action grows, leaders in law, policy and governance worldwide are increasingly recognising the urgency but struggle to find actionable advice and insights. In the crucial years ahead, we aim to build on our success in bridging the gap between academic research and boardroom action, and dive deeper into leveraging existing research, regulation and policy to accelerate climate action.

Job Purpose

At this key juncture, the Centre is seeking to recruit an Interim Director to lead the CCE in its next phase of development. Reporting to College Council and benefitting from the expert guidance of a recently appointed Advisory Group, the Interim Director will provide leadership, strategic direction and operational oversight to the Centre team, working closely with international stakeholders, and continue to strengthen its role within the wider University of Cambridge climate ecosystem.

Please refer to the Job Description for an outline of the Key responsibilities.

Benefits include:

• Free lunch in College

• Contributory Pension and Life Insurance

• Medicash health plan

• Enhanced holiday

• Flexible working (role dependent)

• Employee recognition and reward scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free Parking

We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff. Working at Hughes Hall means being able to access comprehensive welfare resources, social opportunities, and professional development. You can access excellent benefits and be supported by initiatives designed with your wellbeing in mind.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

The closing date is 3rd January 2025 at 12.00 midday BST Interviews will be at Hughes Hall and expected to be held week commencing 13th January 2025.

To Apply please visit the vacancies page on our website Vacancies - Hughes Hall (cam.ac.uk) and click the link that directs you to our applicant tracking system to view the Job Description, register and complete an application.

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