Programme Coordinator

Location: Cambridgeshire

Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for a Programme Coordinator to join their team. The role will support data gathering, learning, and development. The Programme Coordinator will work with a team to develop existing - and implement new - research projects. Initially this is a 12 month fixed term contract, with hybrid working options available.

Key responsibilities will be:

* Using data from existing projects to produce resources to support ongoing projects

* Working collaboratively with departments across the company to deliver new policy research

* Providing technical research support and supporting the management of research projects

* Providing briefings and analysis for the CEO and other Leadership Team members where appropriate

* Keeping up to date with sector trends, developments, new research, and new publications for our client’s key concerns

* Conducting research and analysis

* Maintaining and developing internal research data systems and company website

* Developing communication plans across the company

* Networking outside the company to build research relationships, and identifying opportunities to initiate and contribute new initiatives and events.

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

* Undergraduate degree (minimum) in a social science or business field

* Experience of research and/or policy analysis and influencing

* Strong working knowledge of international development theory and practice

* Knowledge of relevant policy trends and priorities in international development

* Ability to research information and communicate this in tailored ways, accessible to a range of audiences

* Excellent communication skills, with ability to present evidence findings persuasively with attention to detail

* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint