Cambridge NeuroWorks Programme Lead | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Lead a nationally significant programme accelerating neurotechnology innovation

Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to lead Cambridge NeuroWorks – a major new initiative focused on advancing breakthrough neurotechnologies for conditions such as depression, dementia, chronic pain, epilepsy, and neurological injury.

Backed by the UK government's Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) and delivered in partnership with an exceptional consortium of academic, clinical, and innovation partners, Cambridge NeuroWorks will support original thinkers from across the UK in developing scalable technologies to transform care for disorders of the nervous system.

CUHP brings together NHS organisations, academic institutions, and industry in Cambridge to improve health outcomes. Through Cambridge NeuroWorks, CUHP will support the design and delivery of an ambitious programme that provides funding, space, and tailored support to promising neurotechnology ventures, positioning the UK as a global leader in this field.

This role is based in Cambridge, with hybrid working available. A minimum of two days per week in person is required, involving occasional travel, including to other partner sites in Cambridge and to ARIA offices in London, as needed.

While this is advertised as a full-time post, we welcome applications from those wishing to work part-time or flexibly, where arrangements are compatible with the needs of the role.

As Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Cambridge NeuroWorks programme. You will:

Work with senior leaders from across the NeuroWorks consortium, ARIA, and national partners to guide successful delivery of the programme.

Rapidly implement and evolve a robust, credible programme plan in close collaboration with partners.
Coordinate workstreams, manage interdependencies, track progress, and ensure the programme delivers on its stated benefits.

Develop strategies for engaging commercial and philanthropic partners, identifying collaborative opportunities and potential sponsorships aligned with the programme’s mission.

Report progress to CUHP, ARIA, and relevant governance groups, ensuring accountability and alignment with strategic goals.

For further details, please contact CUHP Managing Director: Araminta.Ledger@cuhp.org.uk

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note: Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying. If you are internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th July 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 30th and 31st July 2025.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Jul 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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