Senior Communications Officer

The post holder will create high-quality content for various internal and external channels. This will range from working with the University’s Public Affairs Directorate to write press releases ensuring top research stories are covered by the media, to writing and editing copy for the website, alumni newsletters, campaigns and printed publications. This work will be driven by the Faculty’s communications strategy and will involve working strategically with senior leaders and academics, providing expert advice on communications methods, tools, and best practise.

 

The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or have an equivalent professional qualification; directly relevant or transferable work experience; high standard of writing skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to communicate complex ideas to a non-academic audience; effective research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and summarise complex information; ability to present research findings in innovative and engaging ways that appeal to a broad range of audiences and an understanding of how to plan, structure, and target communications to maximize impact and engagement across various channels.

 

The post is permanent and part time (0.6 FTE – 0.8 FTE). The Law Faculty supports hybrid working, and currently requires staff to be on site at least 40% of their working week. The postholder will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.

 

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 27 May. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please visit the University website to apply for this role.

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