University of Cambridge
Policy Engagement Coordinator (Workshops), Centre for Science and Policy (Fixed Term)
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Do you want to play a meaningful role in shaping how evidence and expertise influence the decisions that matter most to society? The Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Policy Engagement Coordinator, helping to connect the world's leading researchers with senior policy professionals across the UK.
Since our founding in 2009, CSaP has become a world-leading pioneer in bringing together academia and government, building relationships rooted in mutual trust to address the UK's most pressing public policy challenges. At the heart of this work are our Policy Workshops, and you will be instrumental in making them happen.
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality engagement events
- Work closely with academic researchers and policy fellows
- Produce insightful reports
- Continuously look for smarter, more efficient ways to do things
- Develop your own cluster of thematic activity
- Build relationships across a diverse network of stakeholders
- Make a genuine contribution to research impact
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Requirements
You will bring:
- A Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
- A strong understanding of the relationship between research and policy making
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A passion for making complex ideas accessible and relevant
- Experience of events coordination and budget management
- Familiarity with AI tools to support reporting and efficiency (welcome addition)
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If you are ready to be part of a small, ambitious, and collaborative team doing work that genuinely matters, we would love to hear from you.
This is a fixed term role for one year in the first instance.
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Informal queries may be directed to hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference NS50514 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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