Research Communications Manager

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£38,674 to £46,913 per annum : Grade 7, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	14th August 2025
Closes:	8th September 2025
Job Ref:	181460

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week; part time considered, minimum 0.8 FTE)

At Saïd Business School, our world-leading academics work at the intersection of ideas and practice, partnering with global businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs and NGOs to address the most pressing challenges of our time. We now seek an exceptional Research Communications Manager to tell these stories to the world.

As a senior member of the School’s Research Office, you will design and deliver a bold, creative communications strategy that raises the visibility of our research and demonstrates its relevance to business, policy and society. You will work with faculty, research centres and marketing colleagues to transform complex, technical research into compelling narratives across digital, print and media channels.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and lead a School-wide research communications strategy aligned with our brand and strategic priorities.
Build strong relationships with media, policymakers, sponsors and industry leaders.
Create and commission high-quality content across channels, from web features to social media, opinion articles and podcasts.
Partner with the University’s communications teams to maximise reach and impact.
Measure and evaluate communications success, using insights to refine strategy.

You will have substantial communications expertise, particularly in translating complex research into clear, engaging content for non-specialist audiences. You will also have outstanding writing and editorial skills, strong research and analytical abilities, and proven experience in developing and delivering strategic communications plans across multiple platforms. The role requires solid project management capability and proficiency with digital tools and analytics.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description. Click the 'Apply' button above.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 8 September 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 16 or 17 September 2025.

Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.

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