ABOUT DOWNING’S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME

The Downing College International Programme was originally established in 1998 and offered only to our University Partner’s overseas. With the initiative of expanding the programme offering to International Students aged 15-18, Downing College International Programme became one of the College Endorsed Summer Programmes within the Cambridge University academic community.
The Programme is split into three main sub programmes; Pre-Sessional International Programme (15-18), International Programme (15-18), AND Undergraduate Programme (18+), held at Downing College, Cambridge.
During the Programme, students will engage in a variety of academic activities such as lectures, workshops and visits to subject-related laboratories. Students will also enjoy a vibrant social calendar featuring quintessential Cambridge and British experiences, such as formal dinner, punting and a history and political tour of London.
With cross-disciplinary learning and empowerment at the core of the Downing College International Programmes, we are driven to ensure that students have the best experience that can be offered.
Further information can be found here on our website: International Programme | Downing College Cambridge

INFORMATION FOR THE ROLE OF DOWNING INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES MANAGER

Salary up to £41,691 per annum depending on experience
36.25 hours per week

An excellent opportunity to join a prestigious organisation as a Programmes Manager for Downing’s International Programmes. This role is to support the logistical running of the educational International Programmes for the College which run in person and online. Your day to day duties will include:

• Responsibility for the general organisation of the programmes including event planning and schedule preparation. To provide full event management from concept to delivery.
• Liaising with the Director of International Programmes, other College Departments and strategic partners such as CamVision.
• Working on site to lead the arrival of students/delegates and being available during the full programme duration.
• Being Designated Safeguarding lead for the programmes, ensuring compliance and best practice in all areas.

To be considered for this interesting role, you will need to bring:

• Experience of planning and delivering residential programmes for international students at a comparable level of seniority.
• Safeguarding Lead on residential programmes, providing pastoral care for international students, and dealing with arising issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate accuracy and fluency in spoken and written communications.
• Ability to work with wide range of people: students, faculty members, College HODs, and strategic partners.

Experience working with students studying at High Schools through to Universities - from the ages of 15 and onwards, would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will be Educated to a graduate level or equivalent. It would be advantageous to have Knowledge of the Kx Event Management System; however, full training will be given.

DETAILS OF THE ROLE

The post of Programmes Manager is a permanent, full-time role. Applications are invited from suitably experienced candidates.
Working 36.25 hours per week usually Monday to Friday, with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break. However, flexibility will be required to work evenings and weekend, in particular when the programmes are in progress during out of term periods. The annual salary is up to £41,691 per annum, depending on experience, for 36.25 hours per week (Step 53 on the College Salary Scale).

In addition to the salary, we offer an attractive benefits package including:

• 35 days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Free College Lunches on working days
• Pension scheme (with matched contribution up to 10%)
• Free access to an Employee Assistance programme 24/7
• Healthcare Cash scheme (e.g. for prescriptions, dental, optical, physiotherapy)
• Free Life Assurance cover
• Optional subsidised private medical scheme
• Cycle purchase scheme, giving substantial savings on cycle purchase
• Free use of on-site Gym facilities
• Free on-site Car parking
• Social events
• An additional Day Off for your Birthday!

A full list of benefits is available from the College’s HR Office. (Please note that these benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at our discretion.)