Strategic Communications Lead

Girton College, University of Cambridge; Girton; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

34 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Free gym and swimming pool use

Free lunch

Descripción de la vacante

Girton College, University of Cambridge is seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to strengthen its reputation through strategic storytelling and external engagement. You will work with the Mistress and senior colleagues to deliver high-impact campaigns and institutional messaging across the College.

Reporting to the People & Culture Department, the role focuses on media relations and cross-channel delivery, while coordinating with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure coherent messaging.

Responsabilidades

• Lead on media relations, institutional messaging, reputation management and high-profile communications campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure messages are delivered across the College's digital channels.
• Work with the Mistress, Head of College Office and stakeholders to develop strategic communications that support priorities.
• Engage external audiences and build meaningful relationships with external partners.

Descripción del empleo

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

We are seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to 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 on our website.
• The Job Description (PDF) is available on our website,
• Closing date for applications is Monday 9 November at 9am.
• First stage interviews will be taking place on Thursday 19 November, second stage interviews will be taking place w/c 23 November.
• 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]

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