Head of Media

6 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Full time

**Do you want to be part of a global community working with influential leaders and innovators to drive transformative action for people, nature, and climate?**

Our work has never been more relevant as leaders in business, finance and government look to accelerate progress towards a sustainable future.

**The role**

The Head of Media leads the media function within CISL’s Corporate Relations, Communications and Marketing team, shaping strategy and providing leadership and direction to teams across the Institute.

This senior role directly contributes to CISL’s long-term growth and strategic impact, working to protect and enhance the organisation’s public profile.

This person will take the lead in directly engaging senior media on issues which matter, building and strengthening relationships with sector journalists and other external stakeholders. They will work on some of the world's biggest issues; climate change, nature restoration and the role of business and government in shaping a sustainable future.

The role reports to the Communications Director and is being advertised at a particularly exciting time for the institute, having recently moved into a new cutting-edge sustainable headquarters in the centre of Cambridge. The Entopia Building is driving collaboration by housing CISL's staff alongside a community of ambitious sustainability start-ups, researchers, and collaborators, whilst providing an exemplar of innovation as world-leading sustainable retrofit building.

We are looking for an ambitious senior media professional who can help support the development of CISL’s strategic communications outreach. This critical role will help us reach wider and more diverse audiences, informing public debate on climate change and nature, and driving change within the economy.

**Key skills and experience**:

- Educated to degree level (preferably with an English or Communications degree) and/or possess an equivalent professional journalism/PR qualification.
- Experience leading a busy and high-performing media team within a large, complex organisation.
- Knowledge of and interest in climate change and sustainability issues especially within business, policy and finance sectors.
- Able to demonstrate ideas and proactivity, with the energy and knowledge to make those ideas happen.
- Impeccable news judgement and the ability to spot opportunities and risks.
- Significant experience of building effective networks including across organisational boundaries & excellent network of contacts.
- Excellent communication skills - able to write quickly, clearly and accurately under pressure for a variety of audiences.
- Understanding of all forms of media, including digital media and broadcast.
- Adaptable and resilient, able to lead on several issues at once and to work under pressure and consistently at pace.
- Supportive and empathetic leader who supports and encourages their team and develops their skills.
- Excellent organisational, timekeeping and prioritisation skills, with a good ability to work to tight deadlines.

**In return, you will receive an extensive reward/benefit package including**:

- 41 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)
- Flexible/hybrid working considered
- Excellent benefits including a generous pension scheme, discount portal, cycle to work scheme, access to the university accommodation service, Scheme for the Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses, employee assistance programme, family friendly policies along with many more.
- Access to a range of training and development opportunities

This is a full time, permanent position based in Cambridge with hybrid working options available.

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

We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £45,585.00-£57,696.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge

Reference ID: EN37452


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