Location:Hybrid working (two days per week in Cambridge office)
Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Summary
We are seeking a Communications and Marketing Officer to lead the delivery of CAVA’s communication and marketing strategy. This is a pivotal role within our small and ambitious team. You will strengthen our brand visibility, enhance stakeholder engagement and support sustainable growth through creative, strategic and data-informed communications.
Responsibilities
* Deliver CAVA’s communication strategy including targeted messaging and promotional materials
* Manage and maintain social media channels to promote CAVA qualifications
* Manage and develop the CAVA website
* Create digital content suitable for social media, website and marketing
* Use AI tools appropriately to enhance content creation and efficiency.
* Use email marketing to communicate with the CAVA community including monthly newsletter and project launches
* Design and deliver targeted marketing campaigns
* Report on and optimise marketing analytics
* Organise and deliver the CAVA annual conference (online/in person), including logistics, marketing and communications
* Lead key projects such as the CAVA Awards
* Support Quality Team training events with presentation materials, communication and promotion
* Build relationships with member marketing colleagues
* Liaise with external stakeholders to promote CAVA interests and to grow the CAVA brand
* Collaborate with CAVA members to collect student stories and promotional materials
* Support CAVA’s new business development by coordinating communications and networking opportunities
* Administer and facilitate working group meetings
* Promote and adhere to CAVA’s organisational values
* Any other duties appropriate to the role and deemed necessary for the effective operation of CAVA.
The person specification can be found in the recruitment pack available on our website: https://www.cava.ac.uk/about-us/careers.
If you share our values and passion for social mobility through lifelong learning, we would love to hear from you. Please email admin@cava.ac.uk to receive the application form for the vacancy, and return completed applications to the same email address.
Closing date
for applications is 3 April 2026 by 5pm - applications received after this time may not be considered for the role.
Interview
28 April 2026 (in person - at the CAVA office, Cambridge)
CAVA is committed to nurturing a staff team and CAVA community that is equal, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, or belief.
CAVA will shortlist applicants who meet the minimum criteria for roles and who live with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) for interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustment during the application or interview process, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if you require any of the documentation in an alternative format.
CAVA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
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