Communications Assistant

The Graduate Project; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days’ holiday per year

Supportive team culture

Lunch provided on site

Job summary

An educational institution in Cambridge is looking for a part-time Communications Assistant to enhance engagement through effective communication strategies. The role involves content creation for digital and print platforms, stakeholder collaboration, and evaluation of communication efforts. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive, creative mindset. Enjoy 26 days of holiday and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities, with attention to detail.
• Experience in stakeholder communications, ideally in education or charities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality communications.
• Create and manage content for websites and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with staff and students to source engaging stories.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational and planning abilities

Experience in stakeholder communications

Competence with MS Office

Creative and proactive approach

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

This educational institution is seeking an energetic and creative Communications Assistant to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in strengthening engagement and contributing to a dynamic communications programme.

Areas | Engagement, digital and print communications, content creation

Based | Cambridge - 3 days a week

As a Communications Assistant, you will:

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality communications (print and digital)
• Create and manage content for websites, newsletters, and social media platforms
• Contribute to publications, including sourcing, writing, and editing articles
• Produce regular e-newsletters and evaluate their impact
• Collaborate with staff, students, and other stakeholders to source engaging stories
• Capture and promote events through digital channels
• Analyse communication effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Support the wider communications programme with additional duties as required

What we’re looking for:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities, with attention to detail
• Experience in stakeholder communications (ideally in education or charities)
• Competence with MS Office and confidence using digital platforms
• A creative and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

What we offer:

• 26 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus public holidays
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Lunch provided on site

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Higher Education and Education