Communications Co-ordinator

University of Cambridge; Hartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Communications Co-ordinator to support its climate initiatives through effective communications and public engagement. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing engaging content for various platforms and familiarity with design tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to sustainable development efforts across the University.

Qualifications

• Experience of writing news, social media or website content.
• Ability to write engaging content for non-expert audiences.
• Experience using design tools.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication strategy.
• Develop content and assist the communications team.
• Write news and website content communicating complex concepts.

Skills

Writing news and social media content

Using design tools such as Canva

Communicating complex ideas

Job description

Communications Co-ordinator

University of Cambridge

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £31,236-35,608 per year

Type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time

Posted: 3 hours ago

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.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy across all programmes of activity, including public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement and media relations.
• 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.
• Assist with writing news, social media or website content and communicating complex concepts to broad non-expert audiences.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of writing news, social media or website content.
• Experience using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Ability to write engaging content and communicate complex concepts and academic ideas to a broad range of non-expert audiences.

About Cambridge Zero

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We enable, integrate and accelerate climate activities related to education, research and innovation, working in a coordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the wider University community. We collaborate with a broad range of University functions to integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.

Application details

The deadline for applications is midnight on 16th November 2025. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 1st December 2025. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. For informal enquiries, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager. Applications are welcome from internal candidates and those seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background as they are under-represented at this level in our University. Please quote reference LP47329 on your application and in any correspondence. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK.