Salary: £28,800 - £37,425 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office) Contract: Permanent Global Communications and PR Executive, to support the efficient delivery of PR, thought leadership, research and impact communications activities to drive brand recognition and build commercial value for the English Product Group & wide Cambridge organisation. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The team's purpose is to increase awareness of Cambridge products, propositions and services for key decision makers, teachers and learners of English. We ensure that all relevant insights, academic research, impact and recognition outcomes are developed into compelling and accessible stories and messages that will engage audiences, to deliver maximum audience impact and influence on decision makers. We exist to develop our public position as experts in language teaching, learning and assessment, which helps us to compete for new business outside our traditional sectors and markets, particularly in countries where we are currently not well known. The role will be working closely with the Senior Global PR and Communications Manager, covering a wide range of activities including thought leadership, news gathering, storytelling, conversion of academic research to accessible content, and monitoring media coverage across markets. The role will also involve updating and monitoring the PR tracker, editorial calendars, media mailings, etc. The postholder will create content for public relations and support converting academic research and impact studies findings into accessible content. They will handle the research, drafting, and distribution of pitch documents and press releases, and build, maintain, and organise internal lists of social and media influencers to engage with. The role will ensure that KPIs and metrics are tracked and met, providing comprehensive evaluation on all PR activities. About you You'll have experience of working in a communications role and previous copywriting experience. You'll be highly organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple deadlines. You'll be a self-starter, able to work independently, identifying what needs to be done. You will have exceptionally good communication skills in both written and verbal form to convey the business/product's messages clearly. A flexible approach to work is key, along with excellent relationship management skills for collaborating with colleagues and media contacts. You will also have experience in using digital communications channels and running successful digital and/or social media channels and campaigns. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, offering a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their designated office or location, with consideration for adjustments due to disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 12th January 2025, though we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. Interviews are scheduled shortly after the campaign closes.