Communications and Community Engagement Manager (Fixed Term)

The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is seeking to recruit a Communications and Community Engagement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join the MTI. The role will deliver strategic communications, marketing, and events for the Institute.

The MTI is a unique institute at the University of Cambridge where academics, start-ups and pharma companies work side by side in shared office and laboratory space. The MTI encompasses both a research institute and a global outreach programme, with an overarching mission to transform pioneering science into therapies. The institute connects academia with industry to drive collaborative research and accelerate therapeutic companies. It also has its own research capabilities in human disease modelling, therapeutic target discovery, functional genomics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.

As a Communications and Community Engagement Manager, you will have proven experience in communications, data analysis and line management. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of using social networking tools as well as strong editorial and writing skills. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level and hold an academic qualification.

Before applying, please read the further information document linked below for role responsibilities and person specification.

The closing date for the role is 15 November 2026.

The interview dates for the role are expected to be 24 and 26 November 2026.

The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please quote reference XZ51468 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.