Head of Policy Unit

Department/Location: Cambridge Zero, West Cambridge

Reference: LP45642

Cambridge Zero has an exciting and impactful opportunity for an experienced policy professional
to lead the creation, long-term development and programme of work of its Policy Unit.

Do you have experience of:

• Working on policy at a national and international level?
• Climate change policy analysis and engagement?
• Developing policy publications such as whitepapers, consultations, announcements or
  briefings?

In this role, you will work across public policy at a local, national and international level
to develop CZ’s overall policy strategy. You will oversee programmes, partnerships, convenings
and events, and the production of internal and external policy materials with strong academic
engagement.

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.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to
undergo a health assessment.

Deadline for applications: 8th June 2025.

Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025.

For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager
([email protected])

Fixed term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or
other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for
this vacancy, as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

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documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.

You should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the
skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be
shortlisted based on these criteria.

Please quote reference LP45642 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.