Senior Director, Science Communications & Engagement

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge seeks a Senior Communications, Engagement and Events Manager to lead communications, events and outreach. You will set strategy, lead a small team, manage budgets, and coordinate with central university communications to engage colleagues, students, alumni and the public.

You will drive multi-channel campaigns, provide editorial excellence, and foster collaboration across complex stakeholder networks to raise the profile of physics research

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering multi-channel communications and engagement strategies across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications, events and outreach across multiple channels and audiences.
• Set strategic direction for department communications and engagement.
• Oversee a small team and budget to maximise impact.
• Collaborate with central university communications teams to align messaging.

Skills

Multi-channel communications

Stakeholder management

Editorial skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

The Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge seeks a Senior Communications, Engagement and Events Manager to lead communications, events and outreach. You will set strategy, lead a small team, manage budgets, and coordinate with central university communications to engage colleagues, students, alumni and the public.

You will drive multi-channel campaigns, provide editorial excellence, and foster collaboration across complex stakeholder networks to raise the profile of physics research