CCI Communications Assistant

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a part-time Communications Assistant for the Cambridge Conservation Initiative. This role involves supporting communication strategies, managing relationships, and ensuring high-quality content production. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and organizational skills, with a commitment to environmental issues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in writing, editing, and researching content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of environmental issues is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of communications and impact strategies.
• Manage multiple priorities and deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Foster partnerships with collaborators and the public.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Researching

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a unique partnership between leaders in biodiversity conservation and restoration from across the University of Cambridge and ten internationally renowned conservation organisations (BirdLife International, British Trust for Ornithology, Cambridge Conservation Forum, Fauna & Flora, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Traffic International, Tropical Biology Association, Wildlife Conservation Society and the United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre). CCI partners work together and with others to conserve and restore life on Earth, towards a diverse world in which nature and people thrive. Through distinctive interdisciplinary work and by catalysing synergies between leaders in research, education, policy and practice, CCI aims to transform international biodiversity conservation, while also providing leadership on biodiversity and nature within the University's wider sustainability strategies.

The CCI Communications Assistant is a part-time role at 0.4/40% FTE, reporting to CCI's Head of Communications and Impact. The role holder will support the delivery of communications and impact strategies, playing a crucial role in communicating the aims, ambitions and achievements of CCI.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in telling the organisation's story, deepening public engagement, and building great connections with our partners and supporters. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in writing, editing and researching content to a high standard, alongside excellent oral and written communication skills. You will be someone who understands the importance of clarity, accuracy and tone when crafting messaging for a variety of audiences. Your outstanding attention to detail will ensure that every piece of content you produce or oversee meets our standards of quality and professionalism.

We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a track record of delivering work to tight deadlines without compromising on quality, and the organisational skills to plan, prioritise and follow through effectively. Relationship-building is central to this role; therefore, you should be confident in fostering partnerships with collaborators, funders and the wider public. You must be proficient in Microsoft Office and an understanding of and commitment to environmental issues would be an advantage.

This position is initially a fixed term contract for two years.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the essential criteria for the post under 'The Person' in the Further Particulars document and why you are applying for this role within your application form.

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Informal queries may be directed to the HR team at [e-mail].

Please quote reference NS46027 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.

Further information

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