Director, Climate Education
Salary: £76,000 - £104,500 plus competitive benefits
Location: Cambridge - The Triangle Building, UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Are you ready to help us tackle one of the most important global challenges of our time?
Through its role in education, working with governments, schools, educators and researchers around the world, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is firmly committed to using its educational expertise and global reach to help address the climate crisis.
We are looking for a Director, Climate Education to continue and deepen our work shaping our approach to how we use education and engagement to increase understanding of, and action to mitigate, climate change, and play a significant role in the global response to the climate crisis - work that truly differentiates Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
As the Director, Climate Education, you’ll have impact through a combination of technical expertise, personal credibility, and the ability to build key relationships for meaningful change. This is your opportunity to join a world-leading education organisation and help us tackle one of the most important global challenges of our time.
About the role
In this catalyst role, you’ll guide our organisational priorities for climate-focused teaching and learning, working across product groups and senior stakeholders to embed climate education into programmes, services and long-term strategy.
You’ll build partnerships with key external organisations and represent Cambridge as a credible voice at major climate and education events, strengthening our visibility and impact worldwide. Internally, you will champion collaboration, communication and capability building to ensure colleagues are equipped and confident to deliver high-quality climate education initiatives
Ultimately, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Cambridge’s position as a global leader in climate education, enabling the development of impactful products and supporting education systems to respond effectively to the climate crisis.
*Lead our climate education strategy, shaping annual priorities and working closely with product teams and senior leaders to embed climate education across Cambridge’s global portfolio.
*Enable impactful programmes and services by supporting the development of curricula, assessment guidance, learning content, research, publishing, and professional development that advance our organisational sustainability goals.
*Champion innovation and future planning, using climate education as a context for innovation in the development of curriculum, teaching and learning resources and professional development, qualifications and assessment.
*Build influential external partnerships, positioning Cambridge as a global thought leader in climate education, representing us at key events, and crafting culturally sensitive messages that resonate across international contexts.
*Strengthen internal capability, by leading networks, coordinating communications, enabling colleague professional development. Share best practices and lead initiatives to highlight and reward excellence internally and externally.
*Monitor and Measure Impact: Collaborate with teams to create an evidence-based approach for measuring climate education impact in our products and services.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
About You
While you don’t need to be a climate expert, you will possess a strategic and comprehensive understanding of the following areas.
Educational Landscape: A deep knowledge of the international education sector, including curriculum development, pedagogy, and the current challenges and opportunities facing schools and educational institutions.
Climate Education: A strong grasp of the principles and practices of climate education, including key concepts, and the role of education in addressing the climate crisis.
Strategic Planning: Proven knowledge of how to develop and implement a clear, actionable strategy that aligns with organisational goals and delivers measurable impact.
Organisational Context: A solid understanding of how to work effectively within a large, complex organisation, including navigating internal structures and building consensus across different departments.
Leadership and Influence: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from product teams to senior executives.
Communication and Advocacy: Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of acting as a credible and compelling spokesperson. The ability to build and deliver events and nurture relationships with public figures and key external partners is essential.
Strategic Vision: Experience in translating a high-level vision into practical, impactful programmes and initiatives.
Programme Management: Demonstrable experience in the education sector. A strong background in curriculum development, programme delivery, or education business development is preferred.
Networking and Partnership Building: Demonstrable skill in building and managing effective internal and external networks to drive collaboration and achieve strategic goals.
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
*Experience influencing education policy or strategy.
*Involvement in national or international climate education networks.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
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