Job Opportunities

Do you have:

• Experience of leading high performing communications and engagement teams?

• Proven experience of stakeholder management, multi-channel engagement and communications campaigns?

• Media Relations experience, including media campaign planning, execution and management?

We are seeking an experienced communications professional to provide oversight and management of Cambridge Zero's communications and engagement activity both within the collegiate University and externally.

The role will also develop and co-ordinate cross-institutional communications activity in order to inform and educate audiences and demonstrate Cambridge's leadership in tackling the climate crisis.

The Communications Lead will manage and deliver Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy which will support activities across all our programmes. This includes, public (community) engagement, internal and external communications, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement and media relations.

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world.

We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation.

We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions).

Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 7th March 2025

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please upload your CV and Cover letter to the application. Please note that additional uploaded documents will not be considered as part of recruitment.

You should clearly set out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the skills and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted based on these criteria.

Please quote reference LP44515 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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