Implementation Officer- UAS Digital Content Migration

Are you an effective planner with strong influencing and communication skills, experienced in digital publishing platforms and content design, and adept at implementing change in complex environments?

Join the ‘Transforming Oxford’s Digital Communications’ programme based in the IT Services team at the University of Oxford, and help shape how digital communications are delivered across our world-leading institution.

About Us 

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges – from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions – and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

IT Services is a central department that supports the entire University in achieving its academic and research goals through the innovative use of technology. Within IT Services, the Programme and Projects Delivery Group (PPDG) brings together specialists in programme and project management, business analysis, testing, training, communications, and change management to ensure the effective delivery of digital initiatives across the University.

 About the Role 

• The University of Oxford is embarking on a significant digital transformation initiative aimed at enhancing its digital communications. As part of the Transforming Oxford’s Digital Communications Programme, we are looking for an Implementation Officer to plan and lead the migration of digital content owned the central University Administration and Services (UAS) to new platforms.  
• As an Implementation Officer, you will oversee and manage the migration of UAS content from existing web platforms to new Web CMS and intranet platforms. You’ll liaise with content and site owners to understand their requirements for content migration, as well as support communications and advocate for user-focused web and intranet content design. You’ll play a vital role in providing feedback from users on their needs for the ongoing development of the content hosting platforms, and overseeing the divisional migration progress.
• The role offers an opportunity to make a real difference to the way Oxford’s digital communications are set up to be fit for the future, while being part of a team spanning communications and IT professionals.

About You

• You will be a skilled planner with strong communication skills, who is comfortable liaising, negotiating, and influencing at all levels of the organization. 
• You will have experience working with digital publishing platforms and possess content design expertise, including an understanding of information architecture, accessibility, and user-centric design and a drive to improve these.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 11 June.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20 June, in person in central Oxford.

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