Communications & Engagement Manager
We are seeking an experienced Communication and Engagement Manager to join the Department of Veterinary Medicine in this newly created role.
The role will develop and deliver strategic communications (internal, external and digital) in order to raise the profile of the Department and showcase its clinical service arm, research activity and impact, promote its veterinary education programmes, engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders in order to promote widening participation in all aspects of the Department's activities, and support its fundraising initiatives.
The role will work closely with colleagues at all levels and in all areas of the Department to provide communications advice and devise marketing plans.
The post holder will develop high quality written and visual content for communication channels including web copy, ecomms, and social media content.
This role is offered with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
- Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
- Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling
- Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel to work loans
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Discounted gym membership
The right candidate will have experience of a broad range of communications disciplines as well as experience of organising public engagement events and activities. Excellent planning and organisation skills, along with strong interpersonal skills are a must to be successful in this role.
To submit an application for this vacancy, please click on the link 'Apply online' This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) before completing the online application form or visit the following website: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/
Further particulars for the role and information about the Department are available here: www.vet.cam.ac.uk
Closing date: 12 June 2023
Interviews will be held: 20 June 2023
We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
If you have any questions about this role please contact the Clinical HR Team on qvsh.hr@vet.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PP36567 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.
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