Communications Co-ordinator

University of Cambridge; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Communications Co-ordinator to support its climate communication strategy. The role involves developing content for public engagement and assisting in various communications tasks across different programmes. Ideal candidates have experience in writing engaging content and using design tools. The position offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing and editing various content types.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to non-expert audiences.
• Proficient in design tools for content creation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of communications strategy across all programmes.
• Develop content and activities for public engagement.
• Assist the Head of Communications and team with various tasks.

Skills

Writing news, social media or website content

Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat

Writing engaging content for a broad audience

Job description

Communications Co-ordinator

Department/location: Cambridge Zero

Salary: £31,236 - £35,608

Reference: LP47329

Category: Assistant staff

Closing date: 16 November 2025

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Communications and Engagement Team, to support the 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?

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 Details

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Deadline for applications: 16th November 2025

Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025

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

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.

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.