Communications Coordinator (Part Time)

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Communications Coordinator to manage the Department's digital presence, and promote our world-class research and teaching activities. This role is integral to enhancing the Department's visibility and reputation, both within and outside the University.

The postholder will manage the Department's websites and social media, support teaching via digital platforms, while promoting the Department's research through press releases, blogs and other media. The postholder will also provide guidance to researchers on social media usage for research promotion and assist them with public engagement and outreach projects, advising on research group/facility websites as needed.

The postholder will also coordinate outreach activities attracting high-calibre students from diverse backgrounds. Alongside these responsibilities, the postholder will provide administrative support alongside organising meetings, events (conferences, workshops) and school engagement initiatives. This will include identifying and securing funding for outreach activities while tracking budgets and managing event logistics, such as health and safety.

The postholder will liaise with the University Communications Office on branding and external relations, coordinating marketing materials for undergraduate/graduate programmes. The coordinator will also develop and implement the Departments' communications strategy, gathering and analysing feedback from events to inform future planning to enhance Department visibility.

You will join us with proven experience working in a communications role with a track record of writing and producing content for digital and online channels. You will be able to demonstrate your excellent communication and possess strong technical literacy: with an ability to understand and communicate complex scientific and educational concepts to diverse audiences, using your initiative alongside your proficient organisational and IT skills (including web content systems). The successful candidate will also be willing to occasionally work outside normal hours for events.

For the job responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the below linked Further Particulars.

If you feel that you do not fully meet any criteria, we would still like to hear from you, we welcome applications from developing administrators looking for their next step.

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

This a part time role, at 0.8 FTE (29.2 hours per week), precise hours and working pattern can be discussed at interview.

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

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Jeanne Estabel, Business and Operations Manager, Email: dept-administrator@msm.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ49496 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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Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

£31,236-£35,608 pro rata

Reference

LJ49496

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

27 April 2026

Closing date

28 May 2026