Project Coordinator (Graduate)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop leadership and solutions towards a sustainable economy.
Achieving sustainability is the greatest challenge of our time and outstanding leadership will be crucial if we are going to meet this challenge successfully. CISL draws on the intellectual breadth of the University and an international network of leading thinkers and practitioners to help individuals and organisations understand and act on pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion and inequality.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Postgraduate Programmes team, which runs our expanding suite of Master's-level programmes designed to build the capacity of professionals to bring about positive change for sustainability within their organisations. This is a brilliant time to join our team as we are extending our portfolio with additional programmes and increased student numbers.
The Postgraduate Programmes team provides a collaborative, supportive and hardworking working environment with a strong and effective team dynamic. We are looking for a new team member with a commitment to students, to their learning journey and to the ultimate impact on sustainability.
The Role
The role of the Project Coordinator is to provide administrative support to both the team and our mature students who expect a professional level of service, such as they would receive in the business world. In supporting our workshops, admissions processes and assessment procedures you will be in regular contact with our external stakeholders and suppliers, and will play a key role in supporting administration for our programme.
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Recruitment@cisl.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference EN36058 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. To find out more on how the University supports equal opportunities please visit https://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,285.00-£28,929.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Project Coordinator (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge
Reference ID: EN36058
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Coordinator (Graduate) roles across University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,285 - £28,929 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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