Ann Pettengell
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a Marketing and Events Coordinator to play a key role in planning and delivering a varied programme of student recruitment, engagement and institutional events. This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across online and in-person events. As the Marketing and Events Coordinator, you will coordinate activity from initial planning through to post-event evaluation, working collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Enrolment, Academic and Student Support, as well as external suppliers, speakers and stakeholders. Alongside event delivery, you will provide marketing and administrative support, including helping to maintain social media and wider marketing activity during a period of team transition. The successful candidate will be highly organised, flexible and enjoy bringing people, projects and ideas together. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the prospective and current student experience and help showcase the organisation, courses and community. This is a full-time, temporary role to start as soon as possible, for an initial 6 months. The working hours are 36.5 hours per week, and some evenings/weekends will be required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Event Planning and Delivery Plan, coordinate and deliver a varied programme of online and in-person events, ensuring an organised and positive experience for attendees, speakers and stakeholders. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including academic colleagues, speakers, students, ambassadors, contributors and professional services teams. Manage end-to-end event administration and logistics, including CRM setup, registrations, venues, suppliers, catering, event resources, presentation materials, signage and event assets. Develop event communications, including invitations, registration information, attendee correspondence, website content, speaker briefings and promotional materials. Provide on-the-day event management and support, including technical assistance, event setup and de-rig, attendee management, speaker support and chairing where required. Manage post-event activity, including follow-up communications, content uploads, attendance monitoring, reporting and evaluation. Support marketing, recruitment and student engagement objectives through the promotion and development of events, courses and opportunities. Track and maintain merchandise and marketing collateral for public-facing events. Marketing, Content and Administrative Support Support the creation, scheduling and publishing of organic social media content across key platforms. Draft social media copy and coordinate content approvals with colleagues. Assist in promoting courses, events, student stories and institutional activities through organic channels. Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to amplify content and event promotion. Monitor social media comments and escalate issues where necessary. Raise purchase orders and support marketing finance processes. Maintain expenditure, purchase order and budget tracking documents. Monitor and manage the Marketing team inbox, responding to enquiries or directing them appropriately. Assist with maintaining marketing records, databases and reporting documents. Coordinate the ordering and stock management of promotional merchandise and marketing materials. Provide administrative support for marketing campaigns, projects and departmental activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Excellent organisational and project coordination skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Experience coordinating events, projects or activities. Strong administrative skills and confidence managing processes and records. Experience using Microsoft Office applications and digital systems. The ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach to work. Desirable experience includes: Working within higher education or a student recruitment environment. Using CRM systems for event management and communications. Updating website content using a CMS. Creating and publishing social media content. Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activity. To apply for the role of Marketing and Events Coordinator, please send a copy of your CV in Word or PDF format, highlighting your availability to start work. Ann Pettengell Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
We are seeking a Marketing and Events Coordinator to play a key role in planning and delivering a varied programme of student recruitment, engagement and institutional events. This is a varied and hands-on role offering the opportunity to work across online and in-person events. As the Marketing and Events Coordinator, you will coordinate activity from initial planning through to post-event evaluation, working collaboratively with colleagues across Marketing, Enrolment, Academic and Student Support, as well as external suppliers, speakers and stakeholders. Alongside event delivery, you will provide marketing and administrative support, including helping to maintain social media and wider marketing activity during a period of team transition. The successful candidate will be highly organised, flexible and enjoy bringing people, projects and ideas together. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the prospective and current student experience and help showcase the organisation, courses and community. This is a full-time, temporary role to start as soon as possible, for an initial 6 months. The working hours are 36.5 hours per week, and some evenings/weekends will be required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Event Planning and Delivery Plan, coordinate and deliver a varied programme of online and in-person events, ensuring an organised and positive experience for attendees, speakers and stakeholders. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including academic colleagues, speakers, students, ambassadors, contributors and professional services teams. Manage end-to-end event administration and logistics, including CRM setup, registrations, venues, suppliers, catering, event resources, presentation materials, signage and event assets. Develop event communications, including invitations, registration information, attendee correspondence, website content, speaker briefings and promotional materials. Provide on-the-day event management and support, including technical assistance, event setup and de-rig, attendee management, speaker support and chairing where required. Manage post-event activity, including follow-up communications, content uploads, attendance monitoring, reporting and evaluation. Support marketing, recruitment and student engagement objectives through the promotion and development of events, courses and opportunities. Track and maintain merchandise and marketing collateral for public-facing events. Marketing, Content and Administrative Support Support the creation, scheduling and publishing of organic social media content across key platforms. Draft social media copy and coordinate content approvals with colleagues. Assist in promoting courses, events, student stories and institutional activities through organic channels. Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to amplify content and event promotion. Monitor social media comments and escalate issues where necessary. Raise purchase orders and support marketing finance processes. Maintain expenditure, purchase order and budget tracking documents. Monitor and manage the Marketing team inbox, responding to enquiries or directing them appropriately. Assist with maintaining marketing records, databases and reporting documents. Coordinate the ordering and stock management of promotional merchandise and marketing materials. Provide administrative support for marketing campaigns, projects and departmental activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Excellent organisational and project coordination skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail. Experience coordinating events, projects or activities. Strong administrative skills and confidence managing processes and records. Experience using Microsoft Office applications and digital systems. The ability to build positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders. A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach to work. Desirable experience includes: Working within higher education or a student recruitment environment. Using CRM systems for event management and communications. Updating website content using a CMS. Creating and publishing social media content. Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activity. To apply for the role of Marketing and Events Coordinator, please send a copy of your CV in Word or PDF format, highlighting your availability to start work. Ann Pettengell Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Ann Pettengell
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director for a 6-month assignment working with a leading institution conducting world-leading research and development across all aspects of the telecoms ecosystem. This senior role will lead operational delivery to maximise the impact of research and innovation across the UK sector. The Operations Director will align strategy with execution, overseeing Marketing, Standards, Training and Commercialisation to ensure cohesive performance. The role also leads the IP pipeline, driving the identification, protection, and advancement of innovations toward commercial and societal benefit. You will be accountable for performance, risk management, governance, and financial sustainability, while delivering key strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, credible leader with strong strategic insight, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships in complex environments. This is a full-time position to start as soon as possible until 30th September 2026. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the federation's operational strategy in alignment with its mission Provide leadership and oversight of core functional areas through their respective directors Translate strategic objectives into clear operational plans and deliverables Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and risk management Engage with senior stakeholders across industry, government, and academia to deliver the federation's mission Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international partners Ensure appropriate recruitment, development, and leadership of staff to support strategic delivery Oversee financial performance and ensure investment decisions support long-term sustainability Lead the development and progression of the IP Pipeline Maintain regular communication with the Management and Governance Board to ensure alignment and accountability Person Specification Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience Significant senior leadership experience within academia, industry, or a major organisation Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and partnership development Experience leading complex programmes or high-impact research initiatives Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners Advanced analytical and operational planning skills Strong technical systems awareness, including design and integration Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across sectors Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Knowledge of telecommunications innovation, technology transfer, and early-stage R&D Experience managing intellectual property and assessing commercial value Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar Experience working across industry, government, and academic environments Ability to manage complex portfolios and operate effectively in ambiguous environments Next Steps To review a full job description or to discuss the role in more detail please send a copy of your CV in MS Word .
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operations Director for a 6-month assignment working with a leading institution conducting world-leading research and development across all aspects of the telecoms ecosystem. This senior role will lead operational delivery to maximise the impact of research and innovation across the UK sector. The Operations Director will align strategy with execution, overseeing Marketing, Standards, Training and Commercialisation to ensure cohesive performance. The role also leads the IP pipeline, driving the identification, protection, and advancement of innovations toward commercial and societal benefit. You will be accountable for performance, risk management, governance, and financial sustainability, while delivering key strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, credible leader with strong strategic insight, commercial awareness, and the ability to build trusted relationships in complex environments. This is a full-time position to start as soon as possible until 30th September 2026. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the federation's operational strategy in alignment with its mission Provide leadership and oversight of core functional areas through their respective directors Translate strategic objectives into clear operational plans and deliverables Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and risk management Engage with senior stakeholders across industry, government, and academia to deliver the federation's mission Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international partners Ensure appropriate recruitment, development, and leadership of staff to support strategic delivery Oversee financial performance and ensure investment decisions support long-term sustainability Lead the development and progression of the IP Pipeline Maintain regular communication with the Management and Governance Board to ensure alignment and accountability Person Specification Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience Significant senior leadership experience within academia, industry, or a major organisation Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and partnership development Experience leading complex programmes or high-impact research initiatives Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and external partners Advanced analytical and operational planning skills Strong technical systems awareness, including design and integration Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across sectors Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities Knowledge of telecommunications innovation, technology transfer, and early-stage R&D Experience managing intellectual property and assessing commercial value Familiarity with tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar Experience working across industry, government, and academic environments Ability to manage complex portfolios and operate effectively in ambiguous environments Next Steps To review a full job description or to discuss the role in more detail please send a copy of your CV in MS Word .
Ann Pettengell
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Are you an experienced programme manager with a passion for cutting-edge research? We are looking for a Head of Projects to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of high-profile telecommunications research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of next-generation communications technologies, including emerging wireless networks. About the Role You will take ownership of complex, multi-partner research programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. This role combines operational leadership, financial oversight, and strategic management, while working closely with academic teams, industry partners, and funding bodies. You will support programme governance, resource management, reporting, and the development of new funding proposals. This is a full-time position to start as soon as possible until 30th September 2026. What You'll Do Lead and manage multiple multi-partner research projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and financial reporting for high-value grants Build and maintain strong relationships with academic, industry, and funding partners Ensure compliance with all statutory and funding body requirements, maintaining accurate documentation Coordinate day-to-day operations and support programme teams to deliver high-impact research Contribute to strategic programme development and the preparation of new funding applications Skills and Experience Strong project and programme management experience with excellent attention to detail Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders Budget management and financial oversight experience Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands Experience in research administration or project management, preferably in higher education or a research setting Experience drafting reports, papers, and documentation Desirable: knowledge of the telecommunications industry, experience at the academic-industry interface, or experience in programme development and staff supervision Why This Role? This is a chance to make a real impact on the future of global connectivity. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, engaging with leading researchers and industry partners, while shaping programmes that advance the frontiers of telecommunications research. How to Apply Please submit your CV in MS Word format. Further details about the role can be provided on request.
Are you an experienced programme manager with a passion for cutting-edge research? We are looking for a Head of Projects to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of high-profile telecommunications research initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of next-generation communications technologies, including emerging wireless networks. About the Role You will take ownership of complex, multi-partner research programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. This role combines operational leadership, financial oversight, and strategic management, while working closely with academic teams, industry partners, and funding bodies. You will support programme governance, resource management, reporting, and the development of new funding proposals. This is a full-time position to start as soon as possible until 30th September 2026. What You'll Do Lead and manage multiple multi-partner research projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met Oversee budgets, resource allocation, and financial reporting for high-value grants Build and maintain strong relationships with academic, industry, and funding partners Ensure compliance with all statutory and funding body requirements, maintaining accurate documentation Coordinate day-to-day operations and support programme teams to deliver high-impact research Contribute to strategic programme development and the preparation of new funding applications Skills and Experience Strong project and programme management experience with excellent attention to detail Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders Budget management and financial oversight experience Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands Experience in research administration or project management, preferably in higher education or a research setting Experience drafting reports, papers, and documentation Desirable: knowledge of the telecommunications industry, experience at the academic-industry interface, or experience in programme development and staff supervision Why This Role? This is a chance to make a real impact on the future of global connectivity. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, engaging with leading researchers and industry partners, while shaping programmes that advance the frontiers of telecommunications research. How to Apply Please submit your CV in MS Word format. Further details about the role can be provided on request.
