Location
Cambridge

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£31,236 - £35,608 per annum

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 by supporting public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement, and media relations. You will assist in developing content and activities, support the Head of Communications, and provide assistance to the wider team in their communications and engagement efforts. 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 full academic community in climate action.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a health assessment once an offer of employment has been accepted. We welcome applications from internal candidates interested in secondment opportunities and from individuals seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements. The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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 should be comfortable working collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful communications. A commitment to supporting the University’s equality, diversity, and inclusion objectives is essential.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience in communications, media, or related fields is expected.