Marketing and Communications Officer

CYENS Centre of Excellence is seeking a Junior Marketing and Communications Officer to join its team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and communication strategies. The successful candidate will contribute to marketing initiatives, enhance brand visibility, and support engagement across digital platforms. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Manage the back office of the CYENS website.  

• Support and coordinate all digital marketing activities, including email campaigns and social media management.  

• Create, schedule, and upload content for social media, including video editing and product photography.  

• Manage email marketing platforms and distribute content for CYENS newsletters. 

• Maintain and enhance the CYENS marketing and communication database.  

• Monitor marketing performance, assess traffic and impact, and generate reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for all marketing activities, including the website and social media.  

• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases to media outlets to promote CYENS initiatives, events, and achievements. 

• Perform any other related duties as required.  

• Perform any other duties as specified by the manger CYENS management or relevant procedures. 

General qualifications and requirements 

• University Degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) or relevant diploma / certificate or other study title or qualifications in Marketing, Communication, Journalism or a relevant field, or expected to complete by the time of starting the job. 
• Relevant experience in digital marketing, social media management, or content creation is an advantage but not required.   
• Up to date knowledge of digital marketing trends and technologies. 
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools. 
• Strong understanding of market research techniques, data analysis, and performance management.  
• Knowledge of content creation, media planning, and reputation management.  
• Computer literate - excellent knowledge of MS Office and marketing software. 
• Language requirements: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English are essential. 

• Non-EU applicants must already possess a valid work permit. 

Profile of the ideal candidate:  

• Self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.  

• Strong organizational and presentation skills with the ability to engage confidently and professionally with others. 

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.  

• Team-oriented yet capable of handling tasks independently under pressure.  

• High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks efficiently.  

• Creative, innovative thinker with strong critical analysis skills. 

Applicants who meet the following requirements for the HRDA scheme for recent graduates will also be considered: 

• Have successfully completed a higher education program of at least three (3) years and hold at least a bachelor's degree/diploma of higher education.  
• They are under the age of thirty (30).  
• If the graduate has work experience related to the position, it must not exceed eight (8) months. 

Benefits 

Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience. 

Application process  

For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position they are applying for: “Application for Marketing and Communications Officer”: 

• Full CV (including contact details). 
• Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees.  

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.   

In case you have previously applied for any previous position at CYENS CoE, a new application is required. 

For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy . 

About CYENS CoE  

CYENS Centre of Excellence is focusing on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies aiming to empower knowledge and technology transfer in Cyprus and wider region. It is a joint venture between the three public universities of Cyprus: the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the Open University of Cyprus, the Municipality of Nicosia, and two renowned international partners, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Germany, and, the University College London, United Kingdom. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme H2020-WIDESPREAD-01-2016-2017 (Teaming Phase 2) under grant agreement No. 739578, as well as from the Cypriot Government, local and international partners, and other sponsors.  

Research in CYENS integrates the Visual Sciences, Human Factors & Design, and Communications & Artificial Intelligence, in a tight synergy that provides a unique interdisciplinary research perspective that emphasizes an “Inspired by Humans, Designed for Humans” philosophy. The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research delivered by 18 high-caliber multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to act as an integrator of academic research and industrial innovation, towards the sustainable fueling of the scientific, technological, and economic growth of Cyprus and Europe.  

CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally. 

All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.