Job Description

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A rare new opportunity has arisen on the Cambridge Science Park for a self-starting, creative and collaborative Marketing and Communications professional, who thrives on creating connections and turning ideas into impact!



The

Cambridge Science Park

has been putting Cambridge at the heart of innovation and science across the globe for more than fifty years. Europe's original 'Science Park' has been a place for extraordinary discovery and development. Its tenants have treated our illnesses, powered our smartphones and even developed 'plastic' coating made from sustainable pea protein.



The Park itself is a green, dynamic environment with offices, labs, cafes and shared facilities designed to enable open innovation. It is home to more than 170 companies, from start-ups to global science and tech leaders, all driven by the belief that collaboration fuels progress.



Working as part of an experienced and enthusiastic Park Management team, this

Marketing & Communications Manager

will be at the heart of what makes Cambridge Science Park such a vibrant place to work, meet and innovate. Building strong relationships with the Cambridge Science Park community and its resident companies is central to this role.

What you'll be doing

Delivery of marketing and communications activity, combining practical execution with an eye for thoughtful, well-planned content. Write compelling copy and edit materials for different audiences and formats. Manage all digital channels, including the website, social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), and digital newsletters, ensuring engaging, accurate, and timely content. Coordinate email campaigns, digital communications, newsletters and community updates to occupiers, partners and investors. Produce and commission high-quality written, photographic, and video content. Manage content calendars, digital analytics, and performance reporting. Use insights to inform strategy and optimise engagement. Track marketing and communications campaign performance, reporting on key metrics and feedback. Provide stakeholders with regular updates on campaign progress, audience trends and next steps. PR and media engagement: work with stakeholders to identify opportunities for engagement and storytelling. Maintain strong relationships with local media, securing strategic and profile-raising coverage. Work closely with the Events Manager to lead, develop and measure marketing campaigns for Park events and community programmes, and support the planning and running of events where needed. Support the adoption of new marketing tools, channels and methods to improve reach, effectiveness and the overall Park member experience. Ensure consistent brand identity across all marketing materials, signage, and digital platforms. Manage creative suppliers, designers, and agencies where necessary. Use and maintain systems such as the CRM and marketing automation tools. Help maintain accurate, well-targeted marketing lists. General marketing and communications administrative work (e.g. supplier set up, invoice processing). Support the wider team with day-to-day Park member enquiries and requests for support.

About You

For this exciting Marketing and Communications Manager, we are ideally looking for the following attributes:

Essential

Proven experience in marketing, communications, or digital content management, ideally within the property, professional services, science, or higher education sectors. Strong skills in copywriting, storytelling, and campaign delivery across digital and traditional channels. Experience managing social media, websites, and digital analytics platforms. Proven ability to film, edit and produce short-form video content, including reels, for social and digital channels. Confident working with creative and media partners, with strong attention to brand consistency and detail. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery. Enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative team player with a passion for science, innovation, and place-based storytelling.

Desirable

Specific experience dealing with C-suite audiences. Experience liaising with external agencies. Experience delivering the marketing for digital events (i.e., webinars, virtual conferences, etc.) Comfortable experimenting, learning from experience and continuously improving your approach.


If you enjoy meeting people, bringing organisations together and spotting opportunities for collaboration, and curiosity for technology and innovation comes naturally to you, this is the ideal opportunity for you!



Apply today and please include a

covering letter

with your CV. Feel free to include a portfolio or any examples of previous communications work along with your application.

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What's in it for you

Competitive Salary:

We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.

Professional Development:

Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture:

Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly:

We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance:

We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.



Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.