Communications Coordinator
at University of Cambridge (Department of Geography)·On-site·Cambridge
- Salary
- £31,236 – £35,608
- Location
- Cambridge, On-site
- Job type
- Part-time
- Experience
- Midweight
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The Department of Geography is seeking a Communications Coordinator to lead the delivery of communications and marketing for the Masters in Conservation Leadership, including the course website, annual report, social media profile and other communications content (e.g. commissioning videos and newsletters).
The Masters is a high-profile programme for experienced conservation professionals from around the world, delivered in the David Attenborough Building by the partner organisations in the world-leading Cambridge Conservation Initiative.
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this role is to manage the dissemination of information regarding the Masters and its alumni to external audiences, to members of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative and the wider conservation community, to the alumni network, funders and any other key stakeholders as required. This is to ensure that the Masters receives good quality applications during its annual marketing round and to ensure that the profile of the Masters is maintained and understood by all of the target interest groups.
- Leading communications and marketing for the Masters in Conservation Leadership
- Running the course website
- Producing the annual report
- Managing the Masters' social media profile
- Creating other communications content, such as commissioning videos and newsletters
The post holder will be based in the David Attenborough Building, home of the Conservation Research Institute.
What we're looking for
- Educated to HND, HNC, level 4/5 vocational qualifications or an equivalent level of practical experience
- Demonstrable social media skills on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and other relevant channels
- Experience working in communications (e.g. in an NGO or university)
- Experience of using web content management systems and social media platforms
- Factual and theoretical knowledge of Communications
Applicants should review the further particulars attached to the listing for more details on the role and its responsibilities.
What's on offer
- Salary: £31,236 – £35,608
- Fixed-term: the funds for this post are available for five years in the first instance
- Part-time post
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
How to apply
Click the "Apply" button on the listing to register an account with the University's recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to Prof Chris Sandbrook at [email protected]; questions about the application process go to Mrs Alessandra Uomo, HR Coordinator, at [email protected].
Interviews are anticipated to take place on Monday 16 November 2026. Please quote reference LC51228 on your application.
About University of Cambridge (Department of Geography)
The Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge describes geography as "one of the most exciting subjects to study at university", in a world where we live "caught up in chains of events which span the globe".
Its research spans six Thematic Research Groups and two Institutes, and its work is both conceptual and applied. The department also hosts a large postgraduate community.