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Web and Communications Officer

University of Oxford - Museum of Natural History

Location: Oxford
Salary: £30,259 to £35,466 per annum pro rata, Grade 5
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 5th September 2024
Closes: 30th September 2024
Job Ref: 175112

Location: Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW

About the role

We are on the hunt for a skilled Web and Communications Officer to manage the day-to-day delivery of the Museum of Natural History website. The website is the face of the Museum globally, with users visiting for everything from virtual exhibitions and online collections access to basic visitor information and events listings 

The upkeep of our website is managed by the Web and Communications Officer, sitting within the Public Engagement department of the museum. You will work on the communication of a wide range of information, campaigns and projects including managing e-communications including internal and external e-newsletters. 

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 26 hours per week. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to access to Museum Collections. 

About You

You will be analytically-minded and comfortable using a range of digital tools, with experience of website maintenance and communications responsibilities; at home writing and editing content, designing web pages and editing media. The role encompasses the use of the website’s CMS, support of website users, copywriting, and image and media editing.

You will be an excellent all-round communicator with the ability to write in an engaging way, writing to suit different audiences while working within editorial guidelines and policies, including web accessibility standards. 

An Interest in natural history and heritage is desirable. 

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days of annual leave
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits 

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. 

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template (or a supporting statement) as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, please explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.  

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Scott Billings, Digital Engagement Manager who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (scott.billings@oum.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk). 

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Monday 30 September 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 16 October 2024.

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