ZERO Institute Communications and Engagement Officer (Part-time)

Location: Department of Engineering Science, Holywell House, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES

The ZERO Institute is hiring a Communications and Engagement Officer, to boost the Institute’s reach and profile. This is an exciting new role, expanding the ZERO Institute’s strategic communications and engagement to reach new audience with expanded ambitions and broadened scope. The post-holder will coordinate the design and delivery of a broad range of initiatives at the ZERO Institute, write new copy, run and monitor day-to-day communications, and support events. We seek a communications all-rounder, happy to operate in a team-based and dynamic environment. This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term post to 30 September 2027.

The ZERO Institute builds on the University of Oxford’s extensive energy research, to establish Oxford as the centre of thought leadership for a global and equitable zero-carbon energy transition. At the ZERO Institute we are committed to upholding equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our work, and applications from a wide pool of candidates are encouraged.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gian Melloni, ZERO Institute Programme Manager (gian.melloni@eng.ox.ac.uk)

For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Only online applications received before midday on Friday 3 November 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement describing how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience, and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Tests and interviews are tentatively planned for Friday 21 November, in Oxford.

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