PHAETHON Center of Excellence is seeking an Education & Training Director to lead the design, development, and delivery of the Centre’s education, training, and upskilling activities. This is a strategic leadership role focused on shaping the educational vision and ensuring high standards across academic programmes, vocational training, and continuous professional development (CPD). The role ensures that all education and training activities align with PHAETHON CoE’s research and innovation mission, stakeholder needs, and European best practices in energy-related education.

Reporting Line

The Education & Training Director reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PHAETHON CoE and works closely with the Executive Management Committee, the Research Department, and the Centre’s Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Education & Training strategy, establish and lead the department, and ensure strong performance and long-term sustainability.
• Develop and manage the departmental budget, including planning, execution, and monitoring of education and training activities.
• Oversee and coordinate academic programmes, including Joint Masters and PhD initiatives in collaboration with UCY, DTU, and the University of Groningen.
• Design, implement, and oversee high-quality educational and training programmes aligned with the Centre’s research and innovation priorities.
• Ensure curricula and training activities reflect emerging energy technologies, sustainability objectives, and digital skills needs.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with universities, industry, and public sector organisations for joint educational initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of education and training projects, including externally funded programmes, supporting sustainable departmental growth.
• Lead capacity-building and upskilling activities for researchers, professionals, and staff through targeted learning pathways.
• Represent PHAETHON CoE in national and European education and training initiatives, partnerships, and consortia.
• Coordinate and contribute to proposal preparation and acquisition of external funding (e.g. Erasmus+, Horizon Europe).

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in academia, research, or higher education leadership roles.
• Proven academic profile with experience in curriculum development, teaching, or academic programme coordination.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between education, research, and innovation, particularly in energy or sustainability domains.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing lifelong learning, professional training, and upskilling programmes.
• Experience in European-funded programmes, particularly Erasmus+ and/or Horizon Europe.
• Ability to translate research outputs into educational programmes and trainings.
• Strong network within academic, research, and European education ecosystems.
• Experience in building partnerships (universities, industry, EU consortia).
• Dynamic and proactive personality with the ability to initiate new programmes and secure funding.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills with a results-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of Greek will be considered an advantage.

Employment Terms

A two (2) year full-time employment contract will be offered, including a six (6) month probation period, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Employment will be governed by applicable institutional policies and Cyprus labour legislation. Statutory leave entitlements, including maternity leave, will be granted in accordance with the Maternity Protection Law of 1997 (Ν.100(I)/1997) and its subsequent amendments.

Key Benefits

• Remuneration package in the range of €4,200 - €6,200 (gross monthly salary)
• 13th salary
• 21 days of paid annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Provident Fund Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Participation in national and European education, research, and innovation activities
• International, multidisciplinary, and inclusive working environment

Applications

Interested candidates should submit:

• Letter of interest for the specific position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts for degree(s).
• Names and contact details of at least two referees, to be provided by candidates shortlisted for interview and contacted only with the candidate’s prior consent

Please apply directly through PHAETHON CoE Website: https://www.phaethon-coe.eu/job/director-of-education-training/