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The Maxwell Centre, hosted by the Cavendish Laboratory, is the hub for academia-industry interactions. It serves several departments across the Schools of Physical Sciences and Technology, bringing in external partnerships with industry. The Maxwell Centre offers Impulse, a 3-month hybrid programme followed by alumni Masterclasses, mentoring and pitch event as a catalyst for both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, with a sharp focus on the development of high-potential technology innovation into a commercial proposition and prioritising "high potential" business cases. Since 2017, Impulse alumni have raised over £300M in funding and investments.
We are now inviting applications for the role of Programme Coordinator to support the Impulse Programme team, based at the Maxwell Centre. The role will undertake administrative and operational responsibilities to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful implementation of the Impulse programme. The Programme Coordinator will lead project coordination, oversee the planning and detailed execution of logistics, and effective administration of the programme. This position involves working within a small Impulse team and the Maxwell Centre, as well as working collaboratively in the delivery of the programme with short-term staff, external consultants, liaising with academic/professional stakeholders from the departments of the University and over 200 entrepreneurs, investors, business experts, and innovation community.
We are seeking a highly organized, dynamic, and effective communicator who liaises with participants and entrepreneurial contributors to address logistics, support marketing and social media engagement, and assist with newsletter coordination while providing administrative support as needed. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach are essential to ensuring an excellent experience for all programme stakeholders. The successful candidate should be open to learning, capable of planning, organizing, and prioritizing programme tasks - including marketing activities - to meet short-term and long-term objectives. The ability to remain calm under pressure, be flexible, and troubleshoot solutions is required to accommodate project delivery around the busy and changing schedules of all stakeholders involved.
The appointment is available immediately, with initial funding until 31 July 2026, renewable subject to funding.
Informal enquiries are welcome and can be sent via email to Neil Baxter, Programme Manager at impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference KA47475 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.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Research
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