Salary
£45,100 – £60,400
Location
Cambridge / Hybrid with 40–60% time in the office
Contract
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months.
Hours
Full time 35 hours per week
Overview
Curious about how AI will shape the future of education? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are building our capability in AI, and this role sits at the centre of it. You will help us identify, shape and progress partnerships with leading AI organisations, tech companies and research institutions – turning strategy into real, workable collaborations.
About the Role
Sitting in International Education (Education Futures team), you will work across CUP&A teams to understand priorities, spot where external partners can add value, and move conversations forward. This is a hands‑on, fast‑moving role focused on partnership coordination, stakeholder management and turning ideas into action. You will keep momentum, tracking activity, managing conversations and ensuring the right people stay aligned. You will map the AI landscape, build a pipeline of partners and progress priority conversations, and support delivery of partnership activity.
Additional Responsibilities and Accountabilities
* Mapping the AI and EdTech landscape to identify relevant partners and opportunities
* Building and managing a pipeline of AI partnership opportunities
* Coordinating internal teams to progress partnership discussions and next steps
* Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners
* Tracking engagement, reporting progress and keeping activity organised and visible
* Supporting development of partnership proposals, pilots and collaborations
* Ensuring partnership activity is structured, documented and moving at pace
* Contributing to improved ways of working, coordination and insight sharing across the organisation
About You
You are highly organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working at pace. You enjoy bringing people together, moving conversations forward and turning ideas into structured plans.
You’ll Likely Bring
* Experience working in AI, EdTech or technology‑driven environments
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
* Experience coordinating partnerships, projects or cross‑team activity
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills
* Confidence working across multiple priorities and teams
* Ability to spot opportunities and move them forward
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Commercial awareness and the ability to assess partnership value
Requirements
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in partnership or alliance management
* International experience or a second language
* Knowledge of education products, markets or the wider education sector
Rewards and Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical and permanent health insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance up to 4× annual salary
* Green travel schemes
Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer committed to equality and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme’s Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or a long‑term health condition.
Visa Sponsorship
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
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