At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful partnerships and drive real-world change through innovative programmes.
- Company: Join Hughes Hall, a progressive Cambridge college with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, enhanced holidays, free lunch, and wellness support.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team at a historic institution with global impact.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and make a difference in society.
- Qualifications: Strategic thinker with a passion for collaboration and community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 70929 - 82194 £ per year.
Full-time although part-time 0.80 FTE working will be considered. Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. £70,929–£82,194 FTE per annum, depending on experience.
The Impact and Partnerships Director will play a key role in helping Hughes Hall deliver on its ambition to be an outward-facing Cambridge college that connects academic excellence, professional expertise and external engagement to address real-world challenges.
Working across the College and with external partners, the postholder will develop and deliver Hughes Hall’s approach to impact and partnership. They will identify opportunities where the College can make a distinctive contribution, build productive relationships, and translate ideas into practical programmes, partnerships and activities that benefit students, Fellows, partners and wider society.
The role spans a broad range of activity, including partnership development, convening, civic engagement and the College’s external profile. Working closely with the President and College Officers, the postholder will help shape and focus this work, ensuring it is aligned with College priorities and delivers meaningful outcomes.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Impact and Partnerships Director will contribute to the strategic direction of the College and help strengthen Hughes Hall’s position within Cambridge and beyond. The role requires someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, enjoys working collaboratively across organisational areas, and is able to turn opportunity and ambition into tangible results on a realistic scale.
The successful candidate will have a genuine commitment to the College’s purpose, ethos and values.
Hughes Hall is a College of the University of Cambridge with a vibrant, international, and friendly academic atmosphere. Established in 1885, we are known today as a progressive College, bridging the academic and external worlds with an innovative, inclusive, and informal culture where interaction between the staff, fellows and students is open and encouraged.
We work collaboratively alongside people from all over the world, at every stage of their careers, and from all academic disciplines, to enable our College to achieve global impact through a culture of academic excellence, comprehensive support structures, and social and sporting opportunity.
Joining us means being part of a dynamic and progressive College, with over 150 staff, 250 Fellows, and around 900 students, from around 80 countries. Hughes Hall is located in the heart of Cambridge, an oasis of calm near the busy city centre, halfway between the railway station and market square.
We are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and safety of our staff. Working at Hughes Hall means being able to access comprehensive welfare resources, social opportunities, and professional development. You can access excellent benefits and be supported by initiatives designed with your wellbeing in mind.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Impact and Partnerships Director in Cambridge employer: Cambridge Hughes Hall
Hughes Hall is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Located in the heart of Cambridge, employees benefit from flexible working options, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a range of wellness initiatives, all while contributing to meaningful partnerships that drive societal change. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, Hughes Hall empowers its staff to make a real impact within the academic community and beyond.
