Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Job Title: Policy Manager / Policy Coordinator

Working For: Cambridge Zero, University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge

Salary: Policy Manager - £42,254 - £56,535 / Policy Coordinator - £35,608 - £46,049

Length of Contract: Fixed Term 3 years

Job Details

Cambridge Zero has 2 exciting opportunities to be part of our new Policy Unit - Policy Manager & Policy Coordinator.  The Policy Unit function is to promote the integration of academic evidence and expertise on climate-related policies into policymaking and advocacy. The Policy Unit will focus on coordinating and developing policy analysis and ideas, working in partnership with academics and researchers to build a bridge between academia and key policy stakeholders on climate change through events and other direct engagement such as policy briefings, and supporting academics to deliver policy engagement through policy consultations and research proposals.

Do you have experience of working across climate-related topics and

• Research translation
• Public policy research analysis
• Policy stakeholder engagement

Closing Date: 22 February 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Deadline for applications is midnight 

Interviews w/c 9th March 2026

For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager nina.martin@zero.cam.ac.uk 

Application Details

Instructions for applicants

Please upload your CV and Cover letter to the application. Please note that additional uploaded documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.

You should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Policy Manager - https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/policy-manager-fixed-term-lp48572

Policy Coordinator - https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/policy-coordinator-fixed-term-lp48573

 

Website: https://www.zero.cam.ac.uk/