Communications Manager

About the role:

This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic communications at the heart of one of the world's foremost medical research institutions. Based within the Office of the School of Clinical Medicine - the largest of Cambridge's six Schools - you will serve a community of over 3,000 staff and 2,000 students across 20 departments, units and institutes.

Sitting at the intersection of strategy and delivery, you will partner with senior leadership and central University communications to ensure the School speaks with a coherent, authoritative voice. You will own the School's communications strategy, set the tone of voice for School-wide messaging, and provide strategic oversight for everything from digital content and social media to print campaigns and the School's SharePoint platform. 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and own the School-wide communications and content management strategy, ensuring consistent editorial standards across all print and digital channels
• Serve as the central point of contact for website content development, managing new content and revisions to keep audiences informed of School activity
• Lead and develop the School's communications network, working collaboratively with Departmental Communications Leads
• Design and implement a coherent digital content strategy, including social media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), responsive to evolving audience needs
• Manage relationships with editors, designers and contractors to produce high-quality printed materials in line with the University's brand guidelines
• Obtain, analyse and report on digital engagement metrics using tools such as Google Analytics, producing regular insight reports for leadership
• Provide expertise and training across the School on digital communications best practice and emerging industry standards
• Collaborate with alumni and supporter engagement colleagues to ensure a coordinated communications approach

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

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference RA49812 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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