Communications Officer

Location            

Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, 1 Pusey Lane, Oxford, OX1 2LE, and the Faculty of Theology and Religion, Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the role

The Communications Officer supports the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies for 2.5 days per week and the Faculty of Theology and Religion for 2.5 days per week. The post holder is responsible for internal and external communications, including social media, across both faculties.

The postholder is expected primarily to manage the design and maintain the content of faculty website, develop and maintain active social media communications, monitor website and social media engagement.

You will also be expected to write, edit and proofread a range of communication materials, coordinate the distribution of communications to the appropriate audiences, assist with the production of promotional materials, be an active member of relevant university networks, and provide professional advice to Faculty Board Chairs and Heads of Administration and Finance.

About you

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience and have extensive communications experience.

You will also have excellent writing skills, attention to details, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently in a complex environment and proficiency working with a range of computer-based and online applications, including website-content management systems.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above. 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 180917, via this link direct to the advertisement, or via the Apply Now button above, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@theology.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 13 August 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting and interviews are expected to take place the following week.

Please quote Vacancy ID 180917 on all correspondence.

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