Communications and Marketing Officer

Location: Hybrid working (two days per week in Cambridge office)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Reporting to: CAVA Chief Executive Officer

Benefits:

• Generous auto-enrolled pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Group Life Assurance Plan
• Group Cash Plan
• Generous sick pay and parental pay schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• National Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual training and development budget
• Biannual team building events
• Join a small and dedicated team in a welcoming work environment.

About CAVA

The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) was founded in partnership between eight further education providers and three higher education institutions more than 20 years ago, united around their central passion for supporting social mobility and lifelong learning. That same passion drives us today to help adults achieve their aspirations through education.

Our original members have stayed with us on this journey, and our membership community has grown to over 30 further education providers and six higher education institutions across England. As an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the QAA, we design, validate, quality assure, and award the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas. We also work in partnership with the NOCN Group to offer Pre-Access qualifications. We have thousands of adult students studying our courses at our members nationwide every year.

About the role

We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to lead the delivery of CAVA’s communication and marketing strategy. This is a pivotal role within our small and ambitious team. You will strengthen our brand visibility, enhance stakeholder engagement and support sustainable growth through creative, strategic and data-informed communications.  The full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack, available via the 'Apply' button above.

How to apply

If you share our values and passion for social mobility through lifelong learning, we would love to hear from you. Please email admin@cava.ac.uk to receive the application form for the vacancy.

Closing date for applications is 7 July 2026 by 5pm - applications received after this time may not be considered for the role.

Interview: 28 July 2026 (in person - at the CAVA office, Cambridge)

CAVA is committed to nurturing a staff team and CAVA community that is equal, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, or belief.

CAVA will shortlist applicants who meet the minimum criteria for roles and who live with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) for interview.

If you require any reasonable adjustment during the application or interview process, please contact us at admin@cava.ac.uk to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if you require any of the documentation in an alternative format.

CAVA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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