Training and Inclusive Support Manager (Fixed Term)
The School of Biological Sciences is seeking to recruit a Training and Inclusive Support Manager (TISM) to work closely with the Cambridge Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) team. The main purpose of this role is to lead on the planning and delivery of the training and skills development programme for Doctoral students funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) with a particular focus on understanding the varying skillsets, backgrounds, experience, and routes by which students arrive in order to help co-create bespoke development plans as these students progress through their doctoral programme.
Key features of our programme include the focus on interdisciplinary training, collaborative training with external partners and widening participation to ensure that we recruit and support talented students from groups who are currently underrepresented in postgraduate life sciences research.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: experience of designing and facilitating training, excellent interpersonal and planning skills and familiarity with the teaching and transferable skills needs of postgraduate students.
Full details are available in the further particulars.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2028 in the first instance.
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Engagement and Development Manager (Fixed Term)
Applications are invited for an Engagement and Development Manager to support the exciting 'Future Estates Programme' in the School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) at the University of Cambridge.
The successful candidate will be at the centre of the School's capital project-related activity, with responsibilities for engagement, project management and communication. Your role will be pivotal to ensuring the needs of the School are understood and people are engaged in the process.
You will have the opportunity to use a wide range of skills and experience including communication and stakeholder engagement, planning, organising, documentation and reporting. You will work with a variety of internal and external contributors and decision makers, including the SBS Leadership Team, academics and others across the School, Estates Division, and the wider programme team, including contractors and professional services consultants.
We are seeking an individual with experience of supporting change and the skills to work with a complex range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of change management and be able to support the preparation and delivery of engagement workshops. You will have experience of communicating effectively, building relationships, and applying a strategic focus to planning.
The role is available either full-time or part-time at 80%, on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months. It reports to the Secretary of the School of Biological Sciences and is available immediately.
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. Elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working. The working pattern and frequency of the remote elements of the role can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
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Finance and Research Grants Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to become the Finance and Research Grants Coordinator in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises of nine academic Departments, plus five major research Institutions and an animal hospital. The school has a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, with a total spend in excess of £180m.
Working within the School Finance Office this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by co-ordinating and managing both the general ledger and grant activity within the school office. This is delivered by advising budget holders, grant holders and professional services staff on financial and grant procedures. The postholder will be a high-level user of financial and grant administration systems and will also be undertaking financial and grant management activities across the remit of the School of the Biological Sciences.
The successful candidate will provide high level grant administration and finance advice to aid the planning, implementation and management of both the School finance and research grants held by the school, in order to ensure activity complies with the requirements of both the University and/or the relevant external grant funders. To provide analysis and advice for future applications for external grant funding from the school. Assisting the School Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Advisor in financial management activities across the school and its departments.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working with research grants. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, in addition to acting as a point of contact for financial queries, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team but also to work independently. Knowledge of university finance systems would be an advantage, to enable you to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.
We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Bhavna Shah (Senior Finance Advisor) at bhavna.shah@admin.cam.ac.uk.
This position is permanent and available immediately.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
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Please quote reference PA44845 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Accounts Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity to become the Accounts Assistant in the School of Biological Sciences. The School of the Biological Sciences (SBS) is one of the six Schools in the University. The school comprises of nine academic Departments, plus five major research Institutions and an animal hospital. The school has a population of around 2000 staff and around 1000 postgraduate students, with a total spend in excess of £180m.
Working within the School Finance Office, this role will contribute to the delivery of the school's academic vision by providing both accurate and timely financial administrative and financial reporting support to the 40 plus staff in the school office. This role will provide support to both the Finance and Research Grants coordinator and the Senior Finance Advisor, supporting both office and SBS departments work. You will carry out the administration of accounts and maintain financial records within the School of Biological Sciences as well as assisting the School Finance Business Partner and Senior Finance Advisor in financial management activities across the School and the SBS departments.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and experience of working in an accounts environment. Experience of working with research grants, would also be desirable. As the role involves liaising with members of the Institute at all levels and occasionally external agencies and sponsors, in addition to acting as a point of contact for financial queries, it is essential that you have excellent communication skills. You should be able to work as part of a team but also to work independently. Knowledge of university finance systems would be an advantage, to enable you to provide cover for the team during holidays of other team members.
We are seeking an enthusiastic team player, who is willing to learn and develop as part of a wider group of friendly and highly skilled professional services staff.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to Bhavna Shah (Senior Finance Advisor) at bhavna.shah@admin.cam.ac.uk.
This position is permanent and available immediately.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Please quote reference PA44834 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.
