"Communications Co-ordinator"

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Communications and Engagement Team, to support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy promoting the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis.

Do you have experience of:

• Writing news, social media or website content?
• Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat etc.?
• Writing engaging content and communicating complex concepts and academic ideas to a broad range of non-expert audiences

In this role you will support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy across all programmes of activity.

This includes, 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 provide assistance to the rest of the team in their communications and engagement activity.

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world.

We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation.

We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions).

Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.

The deadline for applications is midnight on 16th November 2025

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Interviews w/c 1st December 2025

For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager (nina.martin@admin.cam.ac.uk)

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.