CCTL Events Coordinator (Temporary Cover) at University of Cambridge

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident, organised and experienced training Event and Programme Coordinator to join a small, growing team supporting both Educational and Researcher Development activities.

The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning (CCTL) supports excellence in learning, teaching and research at the University of Cambridge. We provide opportunities for staff to develop knowledge and practice in teaching and a suite of training for postgraduate students; we co-ordinate conferences and workshops relating to undergraduate and postgraduate education at Cambridge, and we help develop and share expertise and practice across the collegiate University. CCTL includes teams specialising in Educational and Researcher Development

About the role

As a member of the CCTL Administration team you will help ensure that the training programme operates efficiently by developing administrative processes, organising training events, supporting specialist programmes, and providing a key service to members of staff, external trainers and other visitors.

Main responsibilities

• Organising annual programme of training events, such as day schools, forums, workshops, and other training sessions;
• Provide efficient and proactive administration for an identified range of training programmes, events, and courses;
• Maintain CCTL specialist online training management and booking system;
• Contribute proactively to the development of good working relationships and communications.

Your Skills and Experience

• Wide-ranging experience of administration, including training administration;
• Demonstrate excellent planning and organisations skills, and the ability to manage multiple workloads and deadlines simultaneously;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent level of attention to detail, able to prioritise effectively and work quickly and accurately;
• Excellent customer service;
• Able to quickly understand and use new IT systems and tools, including experience of (or ability to learn quickly) website content management;
• Familiarity with learning management and training booking systems would be an advantage.

Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars, click the ‘Apply’ button above.

This post is fixed-term for 12 months or the return of the role holder, whichever is the earlier, to cover a period of maternity leave. We are open to this role being either a full or part-time position and welcome applications for a minimum of three days (22.5 hours) a week.  

The role can be performed as a hybrid position: number of days in the office is negotiable but flexible weekly office attendance is expected as the role holder is required to provide support for in person training activities, events and meetings.

Applications are welcome from external candidates as well as internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Your application should set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person profile (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, inquiries can be directed to Fiona Sutton, Training Programme Manager: fps20@cam.ac.uk

Interviews for the role are expected to be held w/c 18th March 2024

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

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