Biological Sciences REF Manager (Fixed Term)

The Opportunity

The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned institution celebrated for our excellence in research, education, and scholarship. With over 13,000 staff, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and contemporary workplace that supports our employees.

As the Higher Education sector prepares for REF2029, this role offers you an exciting opportunity to drive the submissions from Units of Assessment across the Biological Sciences in a globally recognised institution.

As an enthusiastic, agile and resourceful project manager, you will work in close partnership with REF academic leads across the School to deliver against the multiple assessed elements of the REF submission.  You will lead the collection and review of data and information, offer expert guidance and support, and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

About You

You will be able to plan and prioritise work effectively across the School's Units of Assessment, responding to fresh challenges as they develop. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of collaborative teams.

This position is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to further develop a career in University professional services.  Your skills and attributes for success include:

• Experience of successful project management.
• Engaging and effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders
• Keen attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of information
• Proactive, motivated and results-driven approach
• Ability to manage and deliver against multiple project elements, identifying and sharing best practice

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases.
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 41 days paid leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlements.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution.
• Travel benefits and retail discounts.

Additional information regarding the role may be found within the Further Particulars via the link below. Your CV, along with a covering letter, should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) including relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Some elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for three years.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a health assessment.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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

Informal queries regarding this post may be sent to: Harrie Palmer, harrie.palmer@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference PA49223 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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