Communications Officer (2 posts)

The Institute for Ethics in AI, a world-leading centre addressing the ethical challenges and opportunities created by rapidly advancing AI technology, is seeking two Communications Officers to support the Communications and Liaison Manager to deliver the Institute's communications activities across external and internal channels. This is an exciting and varied opportunity to join a dynamic team, creating engaging digital and multimedia content to communicate the Institute's research, events and activities to audiences in Oxford and around the world. This post is fixed-term until 30 September 2029.

The two Communications Officer roles will each have a primary area of focus while working collaboratively across the Institute's full portfolio of activities.

One role will be primarily aligned to institutional communications and engagement, supporting initiatives such as newsletters, events, stakeholder engagement and educational communications. The other role will focus primarily on digital, external communications and media engagement, helping to raise the Institute’s profile through strategic communications, media relations and external partnerships.

While each role has a distinct area of responsibility, both Communications Officers will work closely together in a collaborative and interdisciplinary way, providing flexible communications support across the Institute. Working alongside and in support of the Communications and Liaison Manager, they will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, impactful communications that advance the Institute’s strategic objectives.

Based at the Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, you may be able to agree a regular pattern of remote working with your line manager.

As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days’ annual leave per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities.

In return, the successful candidate will need to have experience in creating and delivering high-quality visual and multimedia content across digital and media channels, ensuring that all content is accurate and engaging.  They must have the ability to monitor and evaluate digital performance, identifying trends and opportunities.  They must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and a meticulous attention to grammar, style and presentation.  There will be a need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving area of public and academic interest. 

Applications must be made online via the Oxford University jobs website (vacancy ID: 187993) where further particulars for the post are available. Applicants will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of their online application.

The deadline for all applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Friday 14th August 2026.  In person interviews are expected to take place week commencing 24th August 2026. 

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