Communications Manager

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate the School's strategic communications and digital content, aligning editorial standards across print, web, and social channels to engage audiences and support leadership priorities.

  • Editorial governance and content management across print and digital channels.
  • Digital content strategy and social presence (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube) tuned to audience needs.
  • Analytics, reporting, and training to drive best-practice digital communications and cross-team collaboration.

Job Description

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
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49.6%
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42.8%
Referral
6%
Social
0.7%
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0.8%

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