Communications Officer (part-time)

TRINITY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Communications Officer. The role involves managing internal communications, contributing to social media and the College website, and supporting external media relations. The ideal candidate will possess experience in communications, strong administrative skills, and a proficiency in social media usage. Benefits include competitive pay, paid leave, and a friendly work environment. Applications are due by January 5, 2026, and interviews will occur shortly after.

Benefits

25 days of leave per year

Free lunch when working on site

Variety of health and social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing internal communications and coordinating media enquiries.
• Ability to provide high-quality administrative support.
• Capacity to handle a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal communications.
• Contribute to the College website and social media channels.
• Liaise with external media suppliers.

Skills

Work experience in communications

Strong working knowledge of social media platforms

Advanced photography skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Communications Officer (.8 FTE, 29 hours per week), beginning in February 2026. Reporting to the Head of Communications, this varied role will involve managing internal communications, contributing to the College website and social media channels, coordinating a high volume of enquiries, and liaising with external media suppliers.

The successful candidate will have work experience in communications or a related area, as well as a track record of providing high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment. The postholder must have a strong working knowledge of using social media platforms in a professional context and advanced photography/videography skills. Excellent communication and IT skills are also key, as well as the ability to manage a busy workload.

Trinity College prides itself on being a friendly employer that offers competitive rates of pay and terms and conditions. We also offer 25 days of leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time working), free lunch when working on site, and a variety of health and social activities.

Salary will be £28,000 per annum (based on FTE £35,000 p.a.)

It is expected that the postholder will be College-based.

Completed application forms should be returned by midday on Monday, January 5, 2026

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday, January 16 or Monday, January 19, 2026