The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop leadership and solutions towards a sustainable economy. CISL draws on the intellectual breadth of the University and an international network of leading thinkers and practitioners to help individuals and organisations understand and act on pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion and inequality.
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator to join our Commercial Reach & Influence team to maximise the reach of CISL's knowledge internationally to drive positive change and sustainable futures for organisations and society. We are looking for someone excited to work on innovative strategies and projects with influential partners and organisations to continue growing our work and impact.
The role As Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting new strategies, products and projects involving digital technology partners, international business leaders and senior functional staff. If you can apply your experience and skills to help us influence thousands of business professionals and their organisations, then we can offer you a unique opportunity in developing and managing an exciting suite of strategies, products and projects involving digital technologies and subject matter specialists that help learners and their companies grapple a growing number of global challenges. When applying, let us know how you can demonstrate the skills below. CISL is invested in developing purpose driven individuals and building a team with diverse experience. If you are concerned that you do meet all the essential experience but have some experience working on projects, events, business operations or sustainability we would still like to hear from you:
-Previous experience in an administrative role -Experience of event management, logistics or project coordination -Experience of supporting the financial aspects of projects and financial procedures. -Experience developing high levels of trust and credibility in relationships with internal and external stakeholders from varying backgrounds. -Experience working with Client Relationship Management systems. (desirable) -Experience in a customer service, client facing environment. (desirable) -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong competence in the use of Microsoft packages, and familiarity with digital education platforms such as Moodle, and/or online delivery platforms (Zoom, MS Teams etc) -Excellent organisational skills, with a high attention to detail. -Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment -Educated to at least A Level or NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard or level of relevant practical experience.
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