Programme Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions. It serves several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology, bringing in external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers Impulse, a 3 - month hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses, mentoring and pitch event as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, with a sharp focus on the development of high-potential technology innovation into a commercial proposition and prioritising "high potential" business cases. Since 2017, Impulse alumni have raised over £300M in funding and investments.

We now invite applications for the role of Programme Manager to support the Head of Impulse. This role will play a crucial part in contributing to Impulse's long term growth, developing and carrying out strategic plans for scaling up the programme.  The role is primarily working within a small Impulse team and the Maxwell Centre, as well as working collaboratively in the delivery of the programme with short-term staff, external consultants, liaising with academic ¿ professional stakeholders from the departments of the University and over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and innovation community.

The role requires different levels of management skills from strategic to operational level responsibilities to ensure the successful delivery of Impulse, including financial planning, administration, marketing and sales and detailed programme management. Another key responsibility will be to build and support relationships with Impulse internal and external partners including academic and industry partners for Impulse's revenue generation and sustainable growth. The Programme Manager will be supported by the Impulse Programme Coordinator and the departmental administration of the Cavendish Laboratory.

Candidate should be:

• educated to degree level
• have experience in project management
• highly organised with excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills as they will be expected to communicate regularly with Impulse's stakeholders and networks within Cambridge and internationally
• have substantial experience in programme management in business and/or university setting
• a fast learner, capable of planning, organising and prioritising project-related tasks to meet short-term and long-term objectives

Impulse's mission is to bring together a combination of world-class scientists, hands-on entrepreneurs, specialist investors, business experts to make amazing ideas possible. impulse operates in an entrepreneurial environment and we are looking for an entrepreneurial Programme Manager who will thrive in this environment and who has a passion, and determination in helping the next generation of scientist entrepreneurs succeed and contribute towards Impulse's growth.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2026 in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working (0.6 - 0.8 FTE)

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to Yupar Myint, Head of Impulse at impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference KA46643 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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