Job Description

Could you support our researchers and staff of the Department of Public Health and Primary Care to implement research information processes, manage the Department\'s website, train staff, and monitor compliance? We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Communications and IT Coordinator to join our Professional Services Team to take the lead in implementing systems to ensure our department is well-informed and able to report information relating to the outputs and impacts of its research to our stakeholders.

You will be responsible for leading and operationalising the communications strategy for the department, maintaining websites and social media presence, implementing updates where appropriate and ensuring all colleagues have appropriate access to IT facilities both in the department buildings and when working remotely. You will also manage \'special\' departmental projects to enhance the experience of our users and improve communications and IT-related processes.

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisational skills and is a competent user of standard software packages such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Word. You will be self-motivated and reliable and will have experience of supporting academic colleagues with communicating research outputs, organising events/activities and procuring IT equipment. You will also have excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills and be educated to degree level qualification in a relevant subject/Level 6 vocational qualification or have equivalent experience. You will be able to provide high-quality administrative support, including keeping the Department\'s website up to date, creating social media and audio-visual content and contributing to internal communications activities.

The position is full-time (part-time of no less than 80% FTE considered) and funding is available for 1 year from commencement in post in the first instance, which is likely to be extended.

Location - Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory, Worts Causeway, Cambridge CB1 8RN (approximately 2 miles south of the city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Stephen Clarke, Deputy Business and Operations Manager via email

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 years in the first instance.

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

Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

The closing date for applications is: 8th October 2023

The interview date for the role is: Week commencing 16 October 2023

Please quote reference RH38400 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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