Communications Assistant

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres. If you're looking for a new challenge and would like excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities and a stimulating working environment in return for your skills and contribution, there could be a job here for you.

Looking for someone who is creative, organised and interested in learning how to make communications that people read and like. Is that you?

Advancement Communications is a professional, innovative and friendly team within the Development and Alumni Relations office at Cambridge University, focused on putting philanthropy at the heart of Cambridge and cultivating relationships with our alumni. The team looks after 2 websites, several social media channels, creates written communications and marketing materials for a huge number of different audiences, produces multiple newsletters and so much more besides. It's a busy team that has a piece of the puzzle missing - a Communications Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be interested in potentially having a career in the world of marketing and communications. You do not need to have experience in website editing, social media content creation or writing newsletters, but you will need to have openness to learning. If you are seeking a position that allows you to develop your skills and contribute to a renowned institution like Cambridge University, then we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.

By joining our team, you will enhance communications in a collaborative environment, working directly with several teams to make vital improvements in communications and marketing across a variety of channels. This is an opportunity to assist in shaping the University's image for several key audiences.

This role is based in central Cambridge. We practice a hybrid working model, requiring the selected person to be present in the office for a minimum of two days weekly.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

The closing date for this position is the 9th of April 2025.

First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place on the 24th of April 2025.

80% of the interview questions will be shared in advance with the successful candidates the week prior to the interviews.

Please quote reference DH45292 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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