Overview
Are you ready to make a global impact in education? Join us as an Assistant Ministry Partnerships Manager, where you will play a key role in nurturing long‑standing relationships with Ministries of Education and examination boards worldwide. This position offers the opportunity to manage high‑profile contracts and exciting new projects, all while delivering exceptional service and safeguarding strategic partnerships. As Assistant Ministry Partnerships Manager, you will work with a variety of Cambridge University Press & Assessment departments to deliver services to a number of partners and clients including Government Ministries, Examination Boards, and Assessment Specialists/Service Providers.
Responsibilities
* Develop project plans, costings, and progress reports to support contract delivery and monitoring.
* Independently manage small projects and contribute to major contracts alongside the Ministry Partnerships Manager.
* Oversee contract execution, ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery within budget and agreed parameters.
* Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through direct communication, training coordination, and annual review meetings.
* Handle risk assessment, resource management, financial tracking, and document systems to support effective contract operations.
Qualifications
You will ideally have experience or a keen interest in education, particularly in assessment, and be comfortable working in international environments with clients and colleagues from varied cultural backgrounds. A proactive mindset, strong customer‑service skills, the ability to take initiative, and the capability to hold others to account are essential to thrive in this role. You should be confident using standard office tools such as MS Teams, Word and Excel, and have some experience in financial management to support contract delivery and reporting.
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks, including DBS, due to working in a regulated industry.
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a world‑class, flexible rewards package featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly 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 4x annual salary
* Green travel schemes
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics, cultural or social background, or any protected characteristic. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We are committed to supporting you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it.
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