Communications Co-ordinator

Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Cambridge is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to support a vital strategy aimed at promoting climate-related initiatives. This role involves developing engaging content, assisting with media relations, and facilitating public and internal engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing for diverse platforms and communicating complex ideas effectively. Applications are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing engaging content for various communication platforms.
• Ability to use design tools effectively.
• Proficient in conveying academic ideas to non-expert audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of communication and engagement strategy.
• Develop content for public and internal engagement.
• Assist in media relations and public affairs.

Skills

Writing news, social media or website content

Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat

Communicating complex concepts to broad audiences

Job description

Overview

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Communications and Engagement Team, to support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy promoting the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis.

Do You Have Experience Of

• Writing news, social media or website content?
• Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat etc.
• Writing engaging content and communicating complex concepts and academic ideas to a broad range of non-expert audiences

Responsibilities

In this role you will support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy across all programmes of activity. This includes public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement and media relations. You will help develop content and activities, support the Head of Communications and provide assistance to the rest of the team in their communications and engagement activity.

About Cambridge Zero

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.

Application and Selection Process

The deadline for applications is midnight on 16th November 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 1st December 2025. For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager ([e-mail]).

Please quote reference LP47329 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Additional Information

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. We welcome applications from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including part-time working.