CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT

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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Lead - AI Capabilities (Internal Job Title: Talent Development Lead - AI Capabilities) Salary: Competitive depending on skills & experience Location: Cambridge Hybrid. Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment. Hours: Full time 35 hours per week. This is a rare opportunity to shape how people capabilities evolve in an AI-enabled, global, purpose-driven organisation. As part of our Strategy 2030 , we are strengthening how we adopt and use AI . In this role, you will design and embed practical learning aligned to our AI strategy, from foundational AI literacy to building leadership confidence and organisational readiness. This role focuses on establishing strong foundations for sustainable AI capability development across the organisation. Success will include: Setting clear standards and capability frameworks Designing impactful learning experiences Delivering early wins in priority areas Enabling long-term ownership across the business We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role In this role you will: Define what "AI capability" means across different roles and personas Design practical, high-impact learning pathways, from foundational literacy to leadership confidence Translate AI strategy into actionable development frameworks Consolidate fragmented AI initiatives into a coherent, enterprise-wide learning ecosystem Equip leaders to rethink roles, workflows and team capability in an AI-enabled future Partner with Change and Internal Communications to build organisational confidence and readiness You will work closely with our AI Project Team, including the Data & AI Academy, operating at the intersection of strategy, capability and transformation. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development or Organisational Development leader who can operate strategically and deliver pragmatically. Extensive experience in organisational development, learning and development, or a closely related field, with a proven track record of operating at enterprise level Expert knowledge of learning and organisational development methodologies, with demonstrated ability to design and embed frameworks, programmes and pathways that build organisational capability at scale A strong track record of influencing senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organisations The ability to translate emerging technologies (including AI) into clear, practical learning and capability interventions Strong programme leadership skills across multiple, interdependent workstreams Comfortable operating in fast evolving, ambiguous environments, balancing strategic intent with pragmatic delivery. You do not need to be a technical AI expert but you must be genuinely curious about AI and confident shaping how it impacts people, roles and organisations. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Desirable criteria: A track record of supporting AI, digital or workforce transformation initiatives Proven application of capability frameworks, maturity models or skills taxonomies Confidence operating within large, complex or matrixed organisations For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 March 2026 . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during and after this period. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11 March . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place during and after this period. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining Cambridge is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will work with collaborative teams exploring better ways to serve learners, teachers and researchers globally - contributing to meaningful impact across society. We are committed to being a place where everyone can build a successful career, speak up safely, and continuously learn together.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Director, Climate Education Salary: £76,000 - £104,500 plus competitive benefits Location: Cambridge - The Triangle Building, UK Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Are you ready to help us tackle one of the most important global challenges of our time? Through its role in education, working with governments, schools, educators and researchers around the world, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is firmly committed to using its educational expertise and global reach to help address the climate crisis. We are looking for a Director, Climate Education to continue and deepen our work shaping our approach to how we use education and engagement to increase understanding of, and action to mitigate, climate change, and play a significant role in the global response to the climate crisis - work that truly differentiates Cambridge University Press & Assessment. As the Director, Climate Education, you'll have impact through a combination of technical expertise, personal credibility, and the ability to build key relationships for meaningful change. This is your opportunity to join a world-leading education organisation and help us tackle one of the most important global challenges of our time. About the role In this catalyst role, you'll guide our organisational priorities for climate-focused teaching and learning, working across product groups and senior stakeholders to embed climate education into programmes, services and long term strategy. You'll build partnerships with key external organisations and represent Cambridge as a credible voice at major climate and education events, strengthening our visibility and impact worldwide. Internally, you will champion collaboration, communication and capability building to ensure colleagues are equipped and confident to deliver high-quality climate education initiatives Ultimately, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Cambridge's position as a global leader in climate education, enabling the development of impactful products and supporting education systems to respond effectively to the climate crisis. Lead our climate education strategy, shaping annual priorities and working closely with product teams and senior leaders to embed climate education across Cambridge's global portfolio. Enable impactful programmes and services by supporting the development of curricula, assessment guidance, learning content, research, publishing, and professional development that advance our organisational sustainability goals. Champion innovation and future planning, using climate education as a context for innovation in the development of curriculum, teaching and learning resources and professional development, qualifications and assessment. Build influential external partnerships, positioning Cambridge as a global thought leader in climate education, representing us at key events, and crafting culturally sensitive messages that resonate across international contexts. Strengthen internal capability, by leading networks, coordinating communications, enabling colleague professional development. Share best practices and lead initiatives to highlight and reward excellence internally and externally. Monitor and Measure Impact: Collaborate with teams to create an evidence-based approach for measuring climate education impact in our products and services. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You While you don't need to be a climate expert, you will possess a strategic and comprehensive understanding of the following areas. Educational Landscape: A deep knowledge of the international education sector, including curriculum development, pedagogy, and the current challenges and opportunities facing schools and educational institutions. Climate Education: A strong grasp of the principles and practices of climate education, including key concepts, and the role of education in addressing the climate crisis. Strategic Planning: Proven knowledge of how to develop and implement a clear, actionable strategy that aligns with organisational goals and delivers measurable impact. Organisational Context: A solid understanding of how to work effectively within a large, complex organisation, including navigating internal structures and building consensus across different departments. Leadership and Influence: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from product teams to senior executives. Communication and Advocacy: Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of acting as a credible and compelling spokesperson. The ability to build and deliver events and nurture relationships with public figures and key external partners is essential. Strategic Vision: Experience in translating a high-level vision into practical, impactful programmes and initiatives. Programme Management: Demonstrable experience in the education sector. A strong background in curriculum development, programme delivery, or education business development is preferred. Networking and Partnership Building: Demonstrable skill in building and managing effective internal and external networks to drive collaboration and achieve strategic goals. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Experience influencing education policy or strategy. Involvement in national or international climate education networks. For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 8 March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and if you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams: to take place on 30, 31 March & 1 April 2026. Second stage in-person interview at our offices in Cambridge: Dates to be agreed in April. In addition to the interview, you will be provided with a task to complete which will be returned by email in advance of your interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. 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CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Transformation Director, Cambridge University Press Salary: £76,000 - £104,500 plus competitive benefits Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Lead the creation of a new Transformation Management Office We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Are you passionate about driving transformation, shaping organisational change, and enabling teams to deliver meaningful impact? We're looking for a highly skilled Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office (TMO) within Cambridge University Press, the Academic publishing division of Cambridge University Press & Assessment. About the role Academic publishing is undergoing a period of significant change. Evolving customer needs, digital transformation, new business models and the rise of AI are reshaping how we work and how we deliver value. To ensure we remain competitive and continue to deliver against our strategy, we are seeking an exceptional Transformation Director to lead our new Transformation Management Office and accelerate this evolution. This role goes far beyond oversight - you will be a strategist, delivery expert, and "player-coach," intervening directly in high-risk areas where deeper leadership is needed. You must have the confidence and credibility to operate with Board-level stakeholders and the ability to influence decision making across a large, matrixed organisation. Strategic Leadership You will be the architect and storyteller of our academic transformation, owning a clear, compelling narrative that connects long-term strategy to real world outcomes. You'll translate this narrative into a robust roadmap and investment case, ensuring priorities are clear, funded, and deliverable. As leader of the Transformation Management Office, you'll build and inspire a high performing team, working in close partnership with the Central PMO to ensure academic transformation is fully aligned with wider organisational priorities. Delivery & Execution You'll establish and govern the academic transformation portfolio, accelerating delivery while maintaining strong control. Chairing TMO delivery forums, you'll drive decisive action, remove barriers, and focus relentlessly on outcomes. Where delivery needs an extra push, you'll lead senior level programme "deep dives", providing hands on intervention and direction. You'll raise organisational delivery maturity by embedding pragmatic frameworks, coaching leaders, and partnering with the Academic Design Pod to ensure solutions are scalable, coherent, and fully integrated. You'll also oversee change management, ensuring new ways of working are not just launched but embedded and sustained. Value, Finance & Governance You'll provide clear, confident Board-level visibility on performance, risk, and return on investment. With accountability for financial control across the transformation portfolio and cost centre, you'll enforce rigorous business case development and benefits realisation tracking. You'll hold delivery leaders accountable for value creation, ensuring transformation outcomes align directly to P&L impact and strategic priorities. Stakeholder Leadership & Culture Success in this role depends on trust and influence. You'll build confidence with senior stakeholders and cultivate a culture defined by pace, transparency, and delivery discipline. You'll champion consistent design and delivery standards and lead impactful TMO communications and change strategies across the Academic community. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Essential Knowledge & Experience: Experience of setting up and/or running a TMO in another organisation Experience of design and delivery of complex, multi year portfolios in large organisations Deep expertise across transformation disciplines (programme management, operating models, CI) Awareness of GenAI and automation opportunities and risks Broad working knowledge across technology, data, operations, commercial and customer experience Experience working with Board-level stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions Demonstrable leadership of high-impact programmes and large-scale portfolios Strong financial literacy and experience with benefits realisation and cost management Key Skills: Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into pragmatic action Strong decision making in resource-constrained environments Collaborative leadership in matrix structures Excellent communication, advisory and influencing skills Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance measurement Desirable If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Strong understanding of the academic publishing landscape and digital transformation trends Agile or formal PM qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement qualification Change management certification For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15 March 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 23 March 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.