Location
Cambridge

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,236 - £35,608

About the Role
Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity within our Communications and Engagement Team to support the delivery of our communication and engagement strategy. This role promotes the University of Cambridge's work to solve the climate crisis across a broad range of activities including public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement, and media relations. You will help develop content and activities, support the Head of Communications, and assist the team in delivering impactful communications. Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University's contribution towards a resilient and sustainable world by enabling, integrating, and accelerating climate-related education, research, and innovation. We work collaboratively across the University, Colleges, and related institutions to connect, convene, and engage the wider academic community in climate action.

Experience
- Writing news, social media, or website content
- Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat, or similar
- Communicating complex concepts and academic ideas to broad, non-expert audiences

About you
Enthusiastic and skilled communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences. You are proactive, collaborative, and motivated to support climate action through effective communication. You value working in a dynamic team environment and are committed to promoting sustainability and climate resilience.

Qualifications
Relevant experience in communications or related fields is essential. Formal qualifications are not explicitly stated but a background in communications, marketing, media, or environmental studies would be advantageous.

Additional Information
The University welcomes applications from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. We particularly encourage applications from women and candidates from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented at this level. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a health assessment prior to employment. The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and requires all employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK.