Strategic Communications Lead

Girton College; Girton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Gym access

Free lunch

Job summary

Girton College is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to join the College Office. This full-time role (35 hours per week) focuses on strengthening the College's reputation through strategic communications, storytelling and external engagement.

The post holder will lead on media relations and messaging, working with stakeholders across the College and with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure communications are delivered effectively across all channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications and media relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communications to enhance Girton College's profile.
• Lead on media relations, institutional messaging and reputation management.
• Collaborate with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure alignment across channels.

Job description

College Office

Strategic Communications Lead

Full Time, 35 hours per week

USSS Point 37 - 42 - £34,630 to £39,560 per annum (FTE) (depending on skills and experience)

We are seeking a Strategic Communications Leadto join our team in the College Office.

This is a strategic communications role focused on strengthening Girton College's reputation through strategic communications, institutional storytelling and external engagement.

Working closely with the Mistress, Head of College Office and key stakeholders across the College, the post holder will develop and deliver strategic communications that enhance the College's profile, support institutional priorities and build meaningful engagement with external audiences.

The role will lead on media relations, institutional messaging, reputation management and high-profile communications campaigns, working collaboratively with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure communications are effectively delivered across the College's digital channels.

The role complements the Digital Communications Lead by focusing on strategic communications, while the Digital Communications Lead leads the College's digital communications strategy, digital channels, audience engagement and creative delivery.

The role operates collaboratively within the wider Communications team and does not include formal line management responsibility.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Candidate Pack and

Job Description.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

Further Information

• The Candidate Pack (PDF) is available here.
• The Job Description (PDF) is available here.
• We are not accepting applications from agencies for this role.
• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the People & Culture Department at [e-mail].

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.