Overview
Events Manager
Department/location: Cambridge Zero
Salary: £35,608-£46,049
Reference: LP47273
Category: Academic-related
Closing date: 2 November 2025
Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity within our Communications and Engagement Team to help deliver over 20 different types of events, including roundtables, symposia, public engagement days and student-facing activities. All events aim to promote the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis.
Responsibilities
* Managing, planning and delivering events
* Utilising social media to aid event promotion
* Using design tools to produce event materials
* Being responsible for the successful event management of all events across Cambridge Zero from conception to execution and evaluation
* Developing and improving internal systems and procedures, striving for continuous improvements and increased efficiencies across our portfolio of events
* Proposing new events and engagements
About Cambridge Zero
Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation. We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions). Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.
Additional information
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Deadline for applications: 2 November 2025
Interviews: w/c 17 November 2025
How to apply
For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager. Applications are welcome from internal candidates seeking a secondment. We welcome applications from individuals for part-time or flexible working arrangements. Please apply online, upload your CV and cover letter, and quote reference LP47273 in your application and correspondence. 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.
Qualifications and expectations
The role requires experience in event management, promotion via social media, and development of event materials. Shortlisting will be based on how well candidates meet these criteria with relevant examples.
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