Education Programmes Officer – Maternity Cover

Location: South Kensington Campus

About the role:

We are seeking an Education Programmes Officer (maternity leave) to support the continued growth and delivery of the education portfolio at the Grantham Institute – Climate Change and the Environment. The Institute’s mission is to contribute to, and lead on, world-class research, training and innovation towards effective action on climate change and the environment. Education is central to this mission, and this role will play a pivotal part in developing and delivering programmes that equip the next generation of climate leaders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and work on a range of programmes.

What you would be doing:

You will support a number of education programmes, including the Masters in Cleantech Innovation, the Masters in Climate Change Management and Finance, an undergraduate I-Explore module and various bespoke programmes. This will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Your main role will be supporting the MSc Cleantech Innovation, for which you would work closely with the Course Directors and colleagues in Dyson School of Design Engineering. For all courses, you will be expected to organise, manage and deliver certain aspects of the programme and deal with day-to-day student procedures.

You will also be a key point within the Grantham Institute for engaging with students across Imperial around climate change and the environment.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with:

• The ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise and manage own time effectively
• Experience working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders
• Operational excellence - a concern for detail, work completed to a high level of accuracy and the ability to meet internal and external deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong experience with student engagement

What we can offer you:

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment at the Grantham Institute, within a community dedicated to make meaningful impact
• The opportunity to grow your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity, including by sharing your passion and play a key role in shaping the next generation of climate leaders.
• Opportunities to develop educational programmes.
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time fixed-term maternity cover contract for 12 months. We are happy to consider secondments.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact Anne Houston (a.houston@imperial.ac.uk).

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