Director of Communications (part-time – 0.8)

Director of Communications (part-time – 0.8) Join to apply for the Director of Communications (part-time – 0.8) role at Trinity College Cambridge Director of Communications (part-time – 0.8) Join to apply for the Director of Communications (part-time – 0.8) role at Trinity College Cambridge Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Trinity College, founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, is one of the largest Colleges in the University of Cambridge, with some 720 undergraduates, 361 postgraduate students, 190 Fellows and around 350 non-academic staff. The beauty and size of Trinity’s courts attract visitors from all over the world, but the College is also a thriving, modern community, which exists to give its members a rewarding, richly resourced, and intellectually inspiring place in which to pursue their education and research. We are seeking to appoint a Director of Communications (part-time), to provide strategic leadership for Trinity’s Communication function across the College to promote, enhance and protect its reputation as a thriving, stimulating and diverse community of students, Fellows and staff. You will lead the Communications Office in the design, development and implementation of a communications strategy, build and cultivate effective working relations with the College’s senior leadership team, department heads and external stakeholders, including media, and have oversight of all communications activity across the College to ensure consistency across brand and messaging.The role will oversee the development of a digital communications strategy, communication campaigns and internal communications to enhance staff engagement. The successful candidate will be an experienced public relations and internal communications practitioner, with a solid track record of devising and implementing multi-faceted communications strategies.You must possess the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally, using sound judgment, wisdom and diplomacy.Strong understanding of UK Higher Education environment and the political landscape is desirable. Trinity College prides itself on being a friendly employer which offers competitive rates of pay and terms and conditions. In addition we offer 25 days of holiday (plus 8 public holidays) a year, free lunch when working on-site, a generous pension scheme, private family health care, a cycle to work scheme (tax-free benefit) and a variety of health and social activities. Salary £56,000 per annum for 0.8 over 4 days (FTE £70,000), plus additional benefits.Some flexibility for fewer hours/days would be considered. It is expected that the postholder will be College-based. To apply, please visit: Vacancies – Trinity College Cambridge Applicants should complete the College application form setting out why you have applied for this role, with specific examples of how you meet the requirements of the post and submit a Curriculum Vitae. Any informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Emma Widdis, Responsible College Officer for Communicationsekw1000@cam.ac.uk Completed application forms should be returned by Sunday 29 June 2025 tojobvacancies@trin.cam.ac.uk. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 14 July 2025. We look forward to receiving your application. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Trinity College Cambridge by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Communications” roles. Director of Community Management & Social Media Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Newmarket, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Sandy, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago Global Brand Director Specialty Care (Olezarsen) Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Pampisford, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Henham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Biggleswade, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Little Hadham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Little Hadham, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Haverhill, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr