Director of Education Futures

Job Title: Director of Education Futures

Salary: £72,000 - £99,100 starting salary, based on experience

Location: Cambridge, UK, with hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

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 ready to shape the future of education?

We are seeking a visionary leader to take on the role of Director of Education Futures for the International Education division at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. In this transformative position, you will craft and execute a groundbreaking Education Futures strategy that aligns with the mission of International Education.

Your mission involves leading a dynamic team to drive evidence-based innovation and thought leadership. You'll spearhead rigorous research, cutting-edge data analysis, and impactful measurement frameworks, all while building strategic partnerships that extend our influence across the globe.

Join us in making a difference. Your insights will guide the strategic direction of International Education and foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. If you are passionate about advancing education on a global scale and leading with impact, we want to hear from you.

About the role

As the Director of Education Futures, you will be responsible for establishing and executing a cohesive strategy that aligns with the mission and objectives of International Education. Your role will involve representing International Education at global forums, advocating for best practices and innovative educational solutions.

In addition, you will be tasked with identifying, evaluating, and communicating emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in global education to inform internal decision-making. Rigorous research and data analysis programmes will be under your oversight, supporting strategic decisions and providing evidence for impactful initiatives.

Developing and implementing frameworks to measure the impact of educational programmes will also be a key part of your responsibilities. You will communicate these results to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partnerships, both across Cambridge and beyond, is crucial to support the delivery of a high-quality Education Futures strategy. You will also establish data-driven practices in product and service development, embedding strategic analytics and AI capabilities across operations.

As a leader, you will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within your team, supporting their professional development. Efficient resource management and overseeing the budget will ensure that resources are allocated effectively to maximise impact and pursue funding opportunities.

About you

We are looking for a visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for educational equity. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Master's degree in Education or equivalent experience in International Development, or a related field; a Ph.D. is preferred.
2. Extensive and demonstrable experience in educational leadership, program management, or a similar role within an international context.
3. Proven track record of leading and scaling educational programs that have demonstrated impact.
4. Deep understanding of global education issues, trends, and best practices.
5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making and demonstrate impact.
6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
7. Advanced information literacy and experience with strategic budget management.
8. Experience in diverse cultural and geographical contexts.
9. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

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:

1. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2. Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
3. Discretionary annual bonus
4. Group personal pension scheme
5. Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
6. Green travel schemes

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 12th January 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 27th January 2025.

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

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.

Why join us

Joining 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 & 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.