Communications Associate

Riverlane; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverlane in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Communications Associate to join the newly established Communications function working across corporate communications, social media and stakeholder engagement. This mid-level, full-time role sits in the Marketing team and reports to the Head of Communications.

You will work with senior leaders and Riverlane's global communications agency to raise the company’s visibility among customers, partners, investors and government bodies in the UK, US and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience creating content for social media or publications.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Proactive, collaborative approach in a fast-moving tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Own Riverlane's LinkedIn editorial calendar and develop engaging content.
• Support executive social media activity and employee advocacy.
• Plan and deliver stakeholder events, including logistics and materials.
• Manage awards, rankings and industry recognition submissions.
• Support event speaker submissions and speaking opportunities.
• Maintain communications calendars, planning documents and trackers.
• Maintain communications assets, speaker bios and boilerplate.
• Assist Head of Communications with major company announcements.

Skills

Communications

Writing

Social media

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Communications Associate at Riverlane, Cambridge, UK. A mid-level full time position in the Marketing team, listed under business operations.

About the role

We are looking for a Communications Associate to support the delivery of Riverlane's corporate communications programme during an exciting period of company growth.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will help coordinate and execute communications activity across stakeholder engagement programmes, corporate social media, and strategic communications initiatives. Working across the business, you will support efforts to strengthen Riverlane's reputation and visibility among key stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, government organisations and the wider quantum ecosystem.

This is a unique opportunity to join Riverlane's newly established Communications function. You will work closely with senior leaders across the business and collaborate with Riverlane's global communications agency, gaining exposure to communications programmes spanning the UK, US and wider international quantum ecosystem.

The role offers significant scope for development and is ideally suited to a highly organised, intellectually curious individual who enjoys writing, project coordination and working across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment

What we need

• Relevant experience in communications, public relations, corporate affairs, events or a related field, gained through internships, placements or full-time roles


• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills


• Experience creating content for social media, publications or other communications channels


• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across multiple stakeholders


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadline


• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly absorb new information and communicate complex topics clearly and effectively


• A proactive, collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in a fast-moving technology environment

Responsibilities

• Own Riverlane's LinkedIn editorial calendar and develop engaging written content that supports company objectives and corporate reputation


• Support executive social media activity and employee advocacy around key company announcements and milestones


• Support the planning and delivery of stakeholder events, including logistics, communications materials and follow-up activities


• Manage awards, rankings and industry recognition programmes, including identifying opportunities and coordinating submissions


• Support event speaker submissions and the delivery of executive and employee speaking opportunities


• Maintain communications calendars, planning documents and reporting trackers


• Maintain communications assets, speaker biographies, company boilerplate and other corporate communications materials


• Support the Head of Communications in the execution of corporate communications programmes and major company announcements