Careers Director of Programmes and Change

OverviewAre you a visionary leader with a passion for delivering complex change? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where your decisions shape the future of education globally? Join us at Cambridge Assessment as our Director of Programmes and Change, where you will lead a multi-million-pound portfolio of strategic programmes that drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across International Education. We are Cambridge University Press and Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role This is a rare opportunity to operate at the heart of a globally respected organisation, influencing major transformation initiatives and working with senior stakeholders across Cambridge University Press and Assessment. You will be instrumental in delivering new products, services, and systems that enhance outcomes for learners and educators worldwide.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for the Programme and Change team

Refine, implement and drive strong governance and assurance for complex, high-value initiatives

Lead the strategic planning and delivery of a multi-million-pound programme portfolio

Collaborate across Cambridge University Press and Assessment as well as across International Education to align change with strategic priorities

Represent International Education on companywide governance forums

You will be responsible for ensuring that change is well-managed, benefits are realised, and delivery is achieved to time, cost, and quality standards. This role is pivotal to the success of our transformation agenda and will require strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance expertise.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in programme and change management at a strategic level

Strong governance expertise across multi-million-pound portfolios

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

Commercial awareness and budget management experience

A track record of embedding change in complex operational environments

Knowledge and experience in the education sector (desirable)

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press and Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of 12-months or less in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

Why join usJoining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You''ll belong to a collaborative team that''s 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 and Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it''s 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.

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:

Benefits

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

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