Communications Coordinator (Part-time, Fixed-Term)

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

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Communications Coordinator in the Geography Department to lead communications and marketing for the Masters in Conservation Leadership. The role includes managing the course website, annual report, newsletters and social media content, and collaborating with partner organisations in the Cambridge Conservation Initiative.

The successful candidate will have strong social media skills, experience in communications, and familiarity with web content management

Qualifications

• Experience in communications roles, preferably in a university or NGO setting.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple channels and deliver engaging content to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of communications and marketing for the Masters in Conservation Leadership.
• Oversee the course website, annual report, newsletters and social media profiles.
• Coordinate content with partner organisations within the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and external stakeholders.

Skills

Social media

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HND/HNC or Level 4/5 qualifications

Tools

Web CMS

Job description

The Department of Geography is seeking a Communications Coordinator to lead the delivery of communications and marketing for the Masters in Conservation Leadership, including the course website, annual report, social media profile and other communications content (e.g. commissioning videos and newsletters). The Masters is a high-profile programme for experienced conservation professionals from around the world, delivered in the David Attenborough Building by the partner organisations in the world-leading Cambridge Conservation Initiative.

The purpose of this role is to manage the dissemination of information regarding the Masters and its alumni to external audiences, to members of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and the wider conservation community, to the alumni network, funders and any other key stakeholders as required. This is to ensure that the Masters receives good quality applications during its annual marketing round, and to ensure that the profile of the Masters is maintained and understood by all of the target interest groups.

The post holder will be based in the David Attenborough Building, home of the Conservation Research Institute.

The successful applicant should be educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience. They should possess demonstrable social media skills on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and other relevant channels. They should have experience working in communications (e.g. in an NGO or university) coupled with experience of using web content management systems and social media platforms, as well as demonstrate factual and theoretical knowledge of Communications.

Applicants should review the further particulars attached for more details on the role and its responsibilities.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Chris Sandbrook, at [e-mail].

If you have any questions about the application process, please email Mrs Alessandra Uomo, HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

Interviews are anticipated to take place on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Please quote reference LC51228 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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.