Join us and help make ideas thrive
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect, empower and enable the transformation of Cambridge research into global impact.
A career with us is an opportunity to work with kind and wonderful people who are deeply experienced in knowledge technology transfer. We also have the privilege of working with some of the brightest minds at a world-leading University.
We provide a highly stimulating and rewarding work environment on a site that is home to a thriving community of academics and entrepreneurs.
Where could a career with Cambridge Enterprise take you?
Workplace & culture
Our friendly and collaborative office sits in the West Cambridge Innovation District, an area which houses some of the world's leading research and development.
Benefits
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Holiday Allowance
30 days holiday per year plus public holidays.
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Flexible Working
You are trusted as the professional you are. We offer genuine flexibility in how and where you do your job. You can even work abroad for 30 days each year.
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University Pension Scheme
An industry leading pension scheme through the University of Cambridge – ask your recruiter for more information when you apply.
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Mental Health Support
The support you need to take care of your mental health so you can thrive
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Family Leave
Generous paid time off to bond with your new family member(s).
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Learning & Development
Generous personal L&D budget so you can continue to grow and develop.
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Health Insurance & Wellbeing
Class-leading Bupa private medical insurance.
Access to Bupa’s Menopause Plan for expert advice and support. -
Discounted Gym Membership
Discounts at a range of leading gyms and the University sports centre
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Shopping Discounts
Save money on holidays, shopping, dining and many more with discounts at hundreds of retailers through Reward Gateway
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Cambridge Enterprise is a very supportive working environment where colleagues are happy to assist each other and staff are encouraged to flourish.
Kirsty Latto
Commercialisation Manager
2025 Best Companies - Three Stars
We have been awarded top Three Star accreditation in the 2025 Best Companies to Work For list!
We were humbled to be ranked in the top 10 (medium-sized) Best Companies to Work for in the UK and in the top 5 for the regional and sector categories.
🦩The CE Way (our values)
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We focus on what matters
What this means
We protect our time and energy so we can do the right things well.What this looks like
We’re clear on priorities, are empowered to push back on requests that dilute focus, respect colleagues’ time, support healthy boundaries, and offer alternatives rather than taking on too much. -
We experiment to grow
What this means
We’re supported to try new things and learn, knowing that progress matters more than perfection.What this looks like
We test new ideas, learn from and share failures, seek feedback to improve, and tackle challenges with curiosity and creativity. -
We value each other
What this means
We’re all on the same team, knowing that everyone’s contribution matters.What this looks like
We celebrate successes, challenge ideas not people, offer support, and encourage each other. We listen actively, and act with kindness, respect, and generosity. -
We collaborate openly
What this means
Openness builds trust. We share information and ideas early wherever we can.What this looks like
We communicate openly to spark ideas and strengthen teamwork, making our thinking visible, and generously share knowledge and credit.
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The Cambridge Green Challenge
We are proud to have achieved the Silver Green impact award in the University of Cambridge’s Green Impact scheme. This initiative forms part of the University’s Green Challenge project, which has been set up to help the University reduce its environmental impact and its energy–related carbon emissions to absolute zero by 2048, with a steep 75% decrease on 2015 emissions by 2030.
About Cambridge Enterprise
Cambridge Enterprise translates world-leading research to create economic and social impact with global significance. With strong relationships with the University of Cambridge, industry, investors and visionaries, we are uniquely positioned within the UK’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.