Communications Manager: Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research

Location: Life and Mind Building

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 Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is a newly funded research centre to conduct world class research that contributes to a world where differences between children and young people are understood and accepted, strengths are capitalised on, and mental health difficulties are prevented or addressed early in life. The Communications Manager will lead on communications for the centre.  

About the Role

This post is for a fixed term (funded to 30 September 2030) and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building. The post is full time; however, consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis (minimum 80% FTE)

The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post.

You will take the lead on developing the communications strategy for the centre in collaboration with the centre team and a range of stakeholders, maintaining an excellent understanding of the research work across the centre and any associated communication needs or opportunities. You will oversee the creation and development of the centre’s website and develop and deliver engaging and effective communications including proactively identifying and taking forward communication and engagement opportunities.  

About You

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience, along with experience in developing branding and communication strategies. With extensive experience in developing and maintaining digital platforms you will have excellent writing skills and attention to detail and be able to write for non-specialist audiences and communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging way. Experience of working in research/higher education environment would be desirable, as would experience of communication involving children and young people.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application (via the ‘Apply’ button above). Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process

The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday 1 December 2025

Interviews will take place on Thursday 18 December and will be in person in the Department of Experimental Psychology Life and Mind Building.

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