A chance to develop a career with a leader in the educational sector, actively making a difference to our learners around the world Job Title: Strategy Intern
Salary: £, per annum full time equivalent (£, will be pro-rated for your -week internship)
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (- days per week in the office minimum)
Contract: Full Time ( hours per week) / Fixed Term ( weeks)
Placement dates: th July – th September We're looking for a Strategy Intern with confident analytical skills to join the Strategy Team, ensuring that our corporate strategy development and business planning is well-evidenced, well organised and well supported. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a passionate, fast-paced environment providing world class support to our millions of customers and qualifications around the world. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role
The Strategy Intern will get to know our organisation, our markets and competitive environment, our operating contexts, our people and our data. They will then combine that understanding with logic and creativity to undertake analyses with the Strategy Team and senior executives on our organisation's most important challenges. As part of this role, you will: Strategic analysis: collect, organise and analyse information, from across and beyond the business to provide analytical support for specific strategic projects and more broadly inform the organisation's strategy and business plans
Strategy reporting: collate and produce regular and ad hoc reports for corporate management, drawing out key insights including on competitor activity and market developments and trends
Strategy development: support with design and facilitation of stakeholder workshops and meetings Our work in strategy helps the organisation to make a difference to the lives of learners, teachers and researchers around the world. We help our teams to deliver a sustainable contribution to invest in the business and support the University's mission. About you
A detail orientated, motivated self-starter; organised, with excellent communication skills; who takes ownership; and values education, integrity and innovation. The successful candidate will be able to distil a high volume of information, potentially confidential, into a concise format that allows key decisions to be taken swiftly. To be successful in this role, the following skills, values and behaviours are essential: Basic understanding of financial terms ( revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating profit)
Highly analytical and organised
Able to distil large amounts of complex information into clear and concise summaries
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
What to expect
Applying for our internship is simple, and we're here to support you every step of the way! Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview, and if selected, you'll join us for an exciting -week programme starting on Monday, th July, and ending on Friday, th September. Here's a list of key dates:
Key Dates th March – th April After submitting your application, there will be a selection period where we review all candidates. th – th May You can expect to hear from us with an application update, and if you're successful, be invited to interview th – th May You can expect an update on your interview, if you're successful you will receive a placement offer. We will ask for acceptance responses by th May
We will also share some helpful pre-start information ahead of your first day. th July Programme starts th September Programme finishes
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site, you are also welcome to reach out with further questions.
You can also watch our video on LinkedIn. Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: Annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro-rata, in line with Working Time Regulations)
Green travel schemes Cambridge Extra Discounts – Access to Discounts and cashback portal
Food & Drink Facilities
Our subsidised café and canteen offer a variety of snacks, breakfast, and lunch options—including a daily pizza selection. We offer six lunch choices, including vegetarian and vegan meals, ranging from £ to £ Plus, you'll have access to free water, tea, and coffee throughout the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunches, microwaves are also available for heating up food. Approximate spend based on maximum of days in office, for days this will be less.
Spend per day X Day x Days Approx. total over weeks £ £ £ £ - £ £ £ £ - Flexible Working
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend -% of their time at their dedicated office or location (- days).
We want everyone to have a fair and positive experience during the recruitment process and in the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply or work comfortably due to disability, please let us know in advance so that we can support you.
Getting to work – Commuting Considerations:
We want you to have the best experience in this role, and that includes making sure the commute works for you. Before applying, take a moment to check how you'd travel to our location—whether by car, train, bus, or bike—and think about the time and cost involved. A manageable commute makes all the difference in enjoying your time here. Parking onsite is available and can be booked ahead of time. Please note that parking is allocated on a weekly basis, and a space is not always guaranteed during busy periods. More information can be provided.
Ready to pursue potential? Apply now.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities. Your unique perspective and experiences matter to us, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Friday th April and interviews are scheduled to take place from Monday th May – Friday th May . Please note: Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram
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