Industry Training Development Manager (Physical Sciences) [Temporary Cover]

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term for 1 year or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The Role

The University of Cambridge is amongst the leading places in the world for research and teaching in the physical sciences. The School of the Physical Sciences operates across a broad range of scientific areas, which are both integral to the scholarship and research of the University, and also of interest to external companies. This dynamic role leads the identification, planning and delivery of professional education and industry training opportunities with external partners.

Primarily, the postholder will focus on existing training programmes in data intensive science and AI and effectively managing the relationship with the associated industry partners. The role also involves line management of the Industry Engagement Administrator who supports project delivery for existing industry partners focussed on research and training. Potential exists to grow external partnerships, either by capitalising on existing relationships or creating new avenues to increase the volume and scope of industry training offered within the School.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• an experienced, passionate, creative and proactive project or partnership manager
• an exceptional communicator who favours a consultative and collaborative approach and is able to work with a wide range of individuals from across academia and industry, including those at a senior level
• a relationship manager able to support existing partnerships, including working closely with multiple offices in the School and University to ensure appropriate management and support for the programmes in compliance with University policies
• able to identify opportunities to develop standard and bespoke programmes with academic and business partners from concept to implementation and evaluation
• a responsible line manager effectively supporting the Industry Engagement Administrator

Benefits of working at Cambridge include

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 41 days paid leave
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlements
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution
• Travel benefits and retail discounts

This position is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in University professional services or as a stepping stone to or from another role. Familiarity with the physical sciences could be beneficial for the role but is not essential.

This fixed-term role will provide maternity cover for the Industry Training Development Manager and is being offered as a secondment opportunity. The post is for up to 12 months or the return of the current role holder, whichever is earlier.

Additional information regarding the role may be found within the Further Particulars via the link below.

Your CV, along with a covering letter, should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) including relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based upon these criteria.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture. Some elements of this role are suitable for hybrid working, where staff can split their time between in-person collaboration and remote working.

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Application Process

Applicants should submit the following documents with their application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• An experience statement of up to two pages setting out your suitability for the role including past work and how it relates to the skills required for this position
• Details of two referees, including e-mail address and phone number, whom the University of Cambridge can contact for references

The deadline for applications is 25 May 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to visit Cambridge to give a short presentation as part of a formal interview (week commencing 1st June 2026).

For informal enquiries please contact:

Dr Vivien Gruar, Assistant Secretary of the School of the Physical Sciences at Vivien.Gruar@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LA49497 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.

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Key information

Department/location

Office of the School of the Physical Sciences

Salary

£42,254-£56,535

Reference

LA49497

Category

Academic-related

Date published

23 April 2026

Closing date

25 May 2026