Head of Communications and Impact, Cambridge Conservation Initiative (Part Time, Fixed Term)

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a unique partnership between the University of Cambridge and ten internationally renowned conservation organisations. Our mission is to conserve and restore biodiversity, aiming for a world where nature and people thrive. We work through interdisciplinary collaboration, combining research, education, policy, and practice to transform international biodiversity conservation.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of Communications and Impact to lead the development and implementation of an ambitious, externally facing communications strategy. This role will enhance CCI's global presence and influence, aligning with our growing ambitions and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a communications and impact strategy: Collaborate with key leaders to create a new strategy that aligns with CCI's ambitions, including developing a Theory of Change.
• Refresh external identity and branding: Lead a refresh of CCI's branding and develop materials to communicate these changes effectively.
• Coordinate with partners: Work with communications leads in partner organisations to develop coordinated communications approaches, amplifying partner messages and supporting synergies of impact.
• Lead global communications: Oversee communications for CCI's global innovations and growth, including new topics, priorities, partnerships, and Regional Hubs.
• Manage communications channels: Upgrade and manage CCI's website, intranet, social media, and other platforms to strengthen CCI's external presence and impact.
• Build and manage the team: Grow and manage an effective communications team, including recruitment and supervision of staff and contractors.
• Fundraising support: Develop concept notes for communications activities and support the reporting process for donors.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing high-level strategies for impact and influence, along with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft complex documents and write compelling pieces for diverse audiences. They should have experience working with press, media organisations, and advocacy groups, as well as in developing and managing high-performing teams and networks. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in fundraising and promoting complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Personal attributes include being self-motivated, proactive, personable, and able to handle multiple tasks independently. The candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent and a familiarity with CCI partners and programmes, as well as a good understanding of international conservation issues and social justice in conservation, would be advantageous.

This role is based in central Cambridge and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The role holder will be expected to attend the office every week.

Part-time: The hours for this post are 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

We anticipate that interviews will be held mid-January 2025.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact hrsupport@jbs.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference NS44151 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.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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