Associate director communications

Hachette UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Cambridge seeks a Communications Lead to develop and implement strategies that enhance its impact. Responsibilities include managing events for students and creating an alumni engagement program. The role requires designing compelling campaigns and effective communication with prospective students globally. A competitive salary plus benefits is offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s communications strategy.
• Oversee an annual events programme for Trust-supported students.
• Design and implement the first alumni engagement program.
• Create evidence-based narratives about the transformation power of a scholarship.
• Communicate effectively with prospective Cambridge students.

Job description

Job Overview

Closing date for applications: 4th December 2025

Salary: c. £60,000 + generous package of benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s communications strategy, increasing understanding of the Trust’s unique role, impact and offer among key audiences in Cambridge, nationally and globally.
• Oversee an annual events programme that enables Trust‑supported students to network while they are in Cambridge.
• Design and implement the first alumni engagement program, growing a global community of Cambridge Trust scholars inspired to engage with our work.
• Design compelling campaigns that support our goals and infuse impact data across all communications, creating evidence‑based narratives about the transformation power of a Cambridge Trust scholarship.
• Communicate effectively with prospective Cambridge students around the world, supporting our goals through compelling communications.

Application Process

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.