Media Intern
Salary £ Voluntary role – travel expenses covered for journeys beyond distance to stadium
Cledara Abbey Stadium, with some travel to capture content at local CUF sessions
Vacancy listed 06/02/2026
Application deadline 06/03/2026
Details
Role Summary
Supporting media and communications output across Cambridge United Foundation channels
Hours
4-8 hours

Key responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Support the administration and delivery of the Foundation social media channels 
- Film individual case studies and session activity to tell the story of the Foundation’s work 
- Capture and present engaging imagery for the Foundation’s website and social media channels 
- Work with Foundation and Club partners on commercial/sponsorship activations 
- Ensure the protection and safeguarding of all staff, participants and the general public is adhered to 

Person Specification
The postholder will be an individual who is passionate about the immense power of sport to inspire and engage.

Education and Qualifications
Essential
Good standard of education in English and Maths -GCSE level.
Current safeguarding certificate (or willingness to undertake)
Enhanced DBS with barred lists check on appointment 
Desired
Degree in related subject area
Current driving licence, with use of own car
Playing for Inclusion module 1 (or willingness to undertake)
First aid certificate (or willingness to undertake)

Knowledge and Experience
Essential
An understanding of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults regulations and DBS requirements
Competent IT skills
Proven experience of producing high-quality media and communications output across a range of formats
Desired
Understanding of requirements when working with young people and adults with varying additional needs
Experience of working in diverse communities, understanding and overcoming the impact of discrimination
Knowledge of Cambridge and its surrounding areas

Personal skills and Qualities
Essential
Ability to relate to others and the challenges they face  
Patience and understanding towards individuals with additional needs 
Professional and approachable
A dynamic, hardworking and enthusiastic individual
Good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent team player who supports others
Ability to work on own initiative
Willingness to self-develop 
Desired
Experience in maintaining and developing partnerships across a range of stakeholders.

Application Process   
Please complete the application form and upload to our online system (BreatheHR) via the apply link at the bottom of the page.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact us at foundation@cambridgeunited.com.

Closing date: 6th March 2026
Interview date: w/c 9th March 2026
Start date: Monday 30th March 2026

Employability Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

Safeguarding Statement
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks. The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Notes

Internship offered to students at Anglia Ruskin University.


This vacancy has now been closed