AI Hub Communications & Engagement Officer

Full time (37.5 hours/ week)

Fixed Term contract for 1 year

Location: Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and enterprising Communications and Engagement Officer (part-time) to become a core member of our small, friendly team, based within the University of Oxford’s Department of Computer Science. This post is an exciting opportunity to play a major role in shaping a fast-paced, world-leading AI Hub.

The Communications and Engagement Officer will be responsible for facilitating effective communication with, and interaction between, the Hub’s various stakeholders, both internal and external. This will involve managing multiple communications channels and planning, creating and distributing high quality content to promote the Hub’s activities and impact. This post holder will develop and implement effective communications and engagement strategies that align with the Hub’s priorities, in conjunction with the Hub Manager, Strategic Engagement Lead and other senior stakeholders.

The AI Hub:

The EPSRC-funded Erlangen AI Hub brings together leading minds from across the UK’s mathematical, algorithmic and computational communities, employing foundational tools to break new ground in AI, and redefine its future use to benefit science, industry, the economy and society. The Hub focusses on the mathematics and computational research foundational to AI, which could unlock new, more efficient AI systems. In particular, the Hub seeks new AI breakthroughs by employing theoretical tools from currently underexplored mathematical fields. Led by the University of Oxford and partnered with institutions and industry across the UK, the Hub brings together a diverse cohort of stakeholders. Read more about the AI Hub here: https://erlangenhub.ox.ac.uk/

The successful candidate will be an active member of the University’s Communications Community of Practice and/or other relevant networks/groups in order to share information, promote best practice and ensure cross-University communications are coordinated.

About Us

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.

Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.

You must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor visas for this post.

While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.

The closing date for applications is midday on 30^th September 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 6^th October.

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