PSI Head of Communications
University of Oxford - Pandemic Sciences Institute
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £56,623 to £65,336 Standard Grade 9 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 2nd October 2025 |
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| Closes: | 22nd October 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 181860 |
Old Road Campus, Old Road Campus Research Building, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
Join us at the Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI), University of Oxford—a world-leading centre dedicated to tackling infectious disease threats and advancing global health through cutting-edge research, innovation, and collaboration.
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Communications to shape and lead PSI’s communications strategy, driving our visibility and influence on a global stage. This pivotal role will oversee a talented Communications and Events team and report directly to the Director and Business Manager.
As Head of Communications, you will play a central role in telling PSI’s story—developing bold campaigns, managing our brand, and building strong relationships with partners, media, government, and funders. You will lead high-profile communications initiatives and events, including our flagship international conference, and represent PSI externally, for example as Chair of the Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative Communications Working Group.
This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished communications leader with significant experience in higher education or research. You will bring expertise in media engagement, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning, as well as the creativity, diplomacy, and leadership skills to inspire others and deliver real impact in the field of global health.
Applications for this vacancy should be made online via the above ‘Apply’ button and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 31 December 2028 and is funded by Moh Family Foundation and Mastercard Foundation.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 22 October 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held the week commencing 3 November 2025. Please quote 181860 on all correspondence.
Contact Person: Kaitlin Beazley
Closing Date & Time: 22-Oct-2025 12:00
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 9
Contact Email: recruitment@ndm.ox.ac.uk
Salary (£): Standard Grade 9: £56,623 - £65,336 with a discretionary range to £71,218 p.a. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).
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