Communications and Community Engagement Manager (Fixed Term)

About the role

The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) at the University of Cambridge is recruiting a Communications and Community Engagement Manager for a fixed-term position. The role delivers strategic communications, marketing and events for the Institute, which brings together academics, start-ups and pharma companies and runs a global outreach programme. The post is based at the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, is full time and reports to the Executive Director.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the department's communications and content management strategy, working with the Executive Director and senior leadership to create a consistent editorial strategy and deliver priority messages across print and e-communications.
• Create compelling content that supports marketing of Institute activities and business development objectives.
• Work with the team to identify and use communications and contact management tools to meet the needs of the Institute and its diverse audiences.
• Showcase the Institute's translational research impact to diverse audiences and build an engaged community across the Cambridge ecosystem, Milner business partners and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in communications, data analysis and line management.
• Ideally degree-level education with an academic qualification.
• Good understanding of social networking tools, strong editorial and writing skills.

Further details on responsibilities and requirements are in the separate information document. Applications are made online through the University's recruitment system, quoting reference XZ51468; the closing date is 15 November 2026 and interviews are expected on 24 and 26 November 2026. The funds are available for 3 years in the first instance, at a salary of £47,389-£59,966 (Grade 9).