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We are a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and part of the University of Cambridge. We’re driven by a simple mission – to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. Our team is one connected, global community, pursuing potential and moving forward, together. We will keep exploring, collaborating, and innovating to find bold new ways to spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding.

Education

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

We help millions of people worldwide to open opportunities and unlock their potential.

You should have an interest in equality, pedagogy, EAL, or accessibility, strong research and analysis skills, and the ability to build positive relationships quickly.

You will assist with editorial tasks, support accessibility best practices, engage with the accessibility community, and analyze past content to create a pedagogy library for future projects.

Research & Development

Education & Teaching

Cambridge

<div><div><div><ul><div><div><b>Salary:</b></div><div>&pound;22,222
</div></div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div><div>Cambridge
</div></div><div><div><b>Country:</b></div><div>UK
</div></div><div><div><b>Business Unit:</b></div><div>Education
</div></div><div><div><b>Vacancy Type:</b></div><div>Fixed Term
</div></div><div><div><b>Closing Date:</b></div><div>23 April 2025
</div></div></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Meet the recruiter</b></h2>
<div>Kaya Spencer</div>
<div>kaya.spencer@cambridge.org</div></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><p><i>A chance to develop a career with a leader in the educational sector, actively making a difference to our learners around the world.</i></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Payment: &pound;22,222 per annum full time equivalent </b>(prorated for your 8-week internship)</p>
<p><b>
Location:</b> Cambridge/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office minimum)</p>
<p><b>
Contract:</b> Full Time (35 hours per week) / Fixed Term (8 weeks)</p>
<p><b>
Placement dates:</b> 14th July &ndash; 5th September 2025</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
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.</p>
<p>
We are Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
About the role</b></p>
<p>
The Content Team in the International Education business area is responsible for developing educational products for the International and UK schools markets across a wide range of subjects. We are looking for a motivated and organised person to support us in the key areas of English as an Additional Language (the Language of Learning) and pedagogy (the Science of Learning), EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging) as well as reviewing and developing our guidance on Accessibility within our resources.</p>
<p>
As part of this role, you will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Develop an understanding of the Content Team and how they function in the wider International Education business area.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with day-to-day editorial tasks such as proofreading draft manuscripts to ensure quality and alignment to appropriate curriculums and attending project team meetings.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support on the identification, testing and implementation of accessibility best practices to minimise barriers in teaching and learning materials.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Engage with and contribute to the cross-company accessibility community.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Analyse content published over the past two/three years in the context of our pedagogical aims and core feature set, collating examples of best practice into a &lsquo;pedagogy library' to support authors and development editors when creating new content in the future.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
About you</b></p>
<p>
You will have an interest in educational publishing and developing editorial skills. You will demonstrate a passion for gaining a better understanding of international education and its impact globally. You will have an interest in the significance of accessibility and potential barriers to learning that students can face. Whilst we are interested in your school, college or university experience, we are particularly keen to hear about your extra-curricular activities and why you would like to pursue an internship with Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment.</p>
<p>
To be successful in this role, the following skills, values and behaviours are desirable:</p>
<ul>
<li>An active interest in one or more of the following areas: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging; pedagogy; English as an Additional Language; and Accessibility.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to quickly form positive working relationships</li>
</ul><ul><li>Research and analysis skills.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
What to expect</b></p>
<p>
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 8-week programme starting on Monday, 14th July, and ending on Friday, 5th September. Here's a list of key dates:</p><br>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>Key Dates</b></p></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>31st March &ndash; 23rd April</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
After submitting your application, there will be a selection period where we review all candidates.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, 23rd April.</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>16th April</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
To help you learn more about the role, we'll be hosting a Find Out More session alongside creative access on 16th April.</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>5th &ndash; 16th May</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
You can expect to hear from us with an application update, and if you're successful, be invited to interview<br>
<br>
Online Interviews will take place during this period.</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>19th &ndash; 30th May</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
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 30th May<br>
<br>
We will also share some helpful pre-start information ahead of your first day.</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>14th July</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
Programme starts</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>5th September</b></p></div><div><br>
<p>
Programme finishes</p></div><br>
</div><br>
</div></div><p><br>
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 can also watch our &lsquo;day in the life of an intern' video on LinkedIn.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Rewards and benefits</b></p>
<p>
In addition to competitive payment, we offer you featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro-rata, in line with Working Time Regulations)</li>
</ul><ul><li>Green travel schemes</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cambridge Extra Discounts &ndash; Access to Discounts and cashback portal</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Food &amp; Drink Facilities</b></p>
<p>
Our subsidised caf&eacute; and canteen offer a variety of snacks, breakfast, and lunch options&mdash;including a daily pizza selection. We offer six lunch choices, including vegetarian and vegan meals, ranging from &pound;1.05 to &pound;6.00. Plus, you'll have access free to water, tea, and coffee throughout the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunches, microwaves are also available for heating up food.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Approximate spend based on maximum of 3 days in office, for 2 days this will be less.</b></p>
<div>
<div><div><div><p><b>Spend per day</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
x2 Days</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
x3 Days</b></p></div><div><br>
<p><b>
Approx. total over 8 weeks</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>&pound;5</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;10</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;15</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;80 - 120</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>&pound;10</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;20</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;30</p></div><div><br>
<p>
&pound;160 - 240</p></div></div><br>
</div>
</div><p></p><p><b>Flexible Working</b><br>
<br>
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 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location (2-3 days).</p>
<p>
We want everyone to have a fair and positive experience during the recruitment process and in the role. If you need any reasonable<b> adjustments</b> to help you apply or work comfortably due to disability, please let us know in advance so that we can support you.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Getting to work &ndash; Commuting Considerations:</b></p>
<p>
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&mdash;whether by car, train, bus, or bike&mdash;and think about the time and cost involved. A manageable commute makes all the difference in enjoying your time here. In some cases, we may be able to offer travel support.<br>
<br>
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.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Ready to pursue potential? Apply now.</b></p>
<p>
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly 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.<br>
 We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 and interviews are scheduled to take place from Tuesday 6th May &ndash; Friday 16th May 2025. We reserve the right to <b>close this vacancy</b> once we have received sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.</p>
<p><b>
Please note:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Why join us</b><br>
<br>
<i>See how you can Pursue your potential at Cambridge</i></p>
<p><i>
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 &ndash; 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.</i></p>
<p><i>
Cambridge University Press &amp; 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.</i></p>
<p><i>
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.</i></p>
<p><i>
Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram</i></p></div><p></p>

Salary:£22,222
Location:Cambridge
Country:UK
Business Unit:Education
Vacancy Type:Fixed Term
Closing Date:23 April 2025
Meet the recruiter
Kaya Spencer
kaya.spencer@cambridge.org
A chance to develop a career with a leader in the educational sector, actively making a difference to our learners around the world.


Payment: £22,222 per annum full time equivalent (prorated for your 8-week internship)

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office minimum)

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week) / Fixed Term (8 weeks)

Placement dates: 14th July – 5th September 2025


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 Content Team in the International Education business area is responsible for developing educational products for the International and UK schools markets across a wide range of subjects. We are looking for a motivated and organised person to support us in the key areas of English as an Additional Language (the Language of Learning) and pedagogy (the Science of Learning), EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging) as well as reviewing and developing our guidance on Accessibility within our resources.

As part of this role, you will:

Develop an understanding of the Content Team and how they function in the wider International Education business area.
Assist with day-to-day editorial tasks such as proofreading draft manuscripts to ensure quality and alignment to appropriate curriculums and attending project team meetings.
Support on the identification, testing and implementation of accessibility best practices to minimise barriers in teaching and learning materials.
Engage with and contribute to the cross-company accessibility community.
Analyse content published over the past two/three years in the context of our pedagogical aims and core feature set, collating examples of best practice into a ‘pedagogy library' to support authors and development editors when creating new content in the future.


About you

You will have an interest in educational publishing and developing editorial skills. You will demonstrate a passion for gaining a better understanding of international education and its impact globally. You will have an interest in the significance of accessibility and potential barriers to learning that students can face. Whilst we are interested in your school, college or university experience, we are particularly keen to hear about your extra-curricular activities and why you would like to pursue an internship with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

To be successful in this role, the following skills, values and behaviours are desirable:

An active interest in one or more of the following areas: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging; pedagogy; English as an Additional Language; and Accessibility.
Ability to quickly form positive working relationships
Research and analysis skills.


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 8-week programme starting on Monday, 14th July, and ending on Friday, 5th September. Here's a list of key dates:

Key Dates

31st March – 23rd April

After submitting your application, there will be a selection period where we review all candidates.


The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, 23rd April.

16th April

To help you learn more about the role, we'll be hosting a Find Out More session alongside creative access on 16th April.

5th – 16th May

You can expect to hear from us with an application update, and if you're successful, be invited to interview

Online Interviews will take place during this period.

19th – 30th 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 30th May

We will also share some helpful pre-start information ahead of your first day.

14th July

Programme starts

5th 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 can also watch our ‘day in the life of an intern' video on LinkedIn.


Rewards and benefits

In addition to competitive payment, we offer you 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 £1.05 to £6.00. Plus, you'll have access free to 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 3 days in office, for 2 days this will be less.

Spend per day

x2 Days

x3 Days

Approx. total over 8 weeks

£5

£10

£15

£80 - 120

£10

£20

£30

£160 - 240

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 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location (2-3 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. In some cases, we may be able to offer travel support.

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, particularly 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 Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 and interviews are scheduled to take place from Tuesday 6th May – Friday 16th May 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

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

See how you can Pursue your potential at Cambridge

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

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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