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Girton College, University of Cambridge

Strategic Communications Lead

Girton, Cambridgeshire, UK (On-site)

£35K/yr – £40K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and lead strategic communications to boost Girton College's reputation through institutional storytelling and external engagement.

  • Focus on media relations, institutional messaging and high-profile campaigns.
  • Collaborate with the Digital Communications Lead to coordinate digital delivery.
  • Align with College priorities and support the wider Communications team.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • This is a strategic communications role focused on strengthening Girton College's reputation through strategic communications, institutional storytelling and external engagement.
  • The post holder will develop and deliver strategic communications that enhance the College's profile, support institutional priorities and build meaningful engagement with external audiences.
  • The role will lead on media relations, institutional messaging, reputation management and high-profile communications campaigns, working collaboratively with the Digital Communications Lead to ensure communications are effectively delivered across the College's digital channels.
  • The role complements the Digital Communications Lead by focusing on strategic communications, while the Digital Communications Lead leads the College's digital communications strategy, digital channels, audience engagement and creative delivery.
  • The role operates collaboratively within the wider Communications team and does not include formal line management responsibility.
  • For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Candidate Pack and Job Description.

Benefits

  • 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays)
  • workplace pension scheme
  • health cash plan
  • life assurance
  • employee assistance programme
  • free on-site parking
  • free use of gym and swimming pool
  • free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College
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Girton College, University of Cambridge

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Cambridge, England, GBR
20K employees (384 in marketing)
www.cam.ac.uk
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Salaries

Posted range

£35K/yr – £40K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United Kingdom

£44K/yr

Most pay falls between £33K and £60K. Based on 100 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
384 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Last Raise
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$88.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.6%
Direct
42.8%
Referral
6%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20.3K
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Strategic Communications Lead

Girton College, University of Cambridge · Girton, Cambridgeshire, UK · On-site