Communications Officer (Students and Staff)

Location: AAD - Academic Registrars Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Are you a communications professional with a passion for storytelling and engagement? Join the Academic Administration Division Communications team at the University of Oxford and help share the stories of a globally recognised institution.

Contract: Full Time. Two-year fixed term contract

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. Here, centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, offering you the opportunity to contribute to an inspiring environment that promotes excellence, inclusion and professional development.

This exciting and varied role plays an important part in delivering effective communications for the Academic Administration Division (AAD), which provides the support and information Oxford students need to thrive in their academic and personal lives.

As Communications Officer, you will contribute to the division’s success through engaging staff and student communications across websites, digital channels, events and publications.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers a range of benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave, inclusive of public holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community of social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

You will make a significant contribution to the AAD communications strategy, creating compelling content across a wide range of topics and working with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication between the division and its audiences.

Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager – Students and AAD, you will work with colleagues across the collegiate University, coordinating communications for students and student-facing staff and providing professional communications advice and support.

About You

You will have experience delivering high-quality communications across digital and print channels, with excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. You will be able to make complex or sensitive information clear and accessible to non-specialist audiences.

Confident managing web and social media content, you will also have experience producing promotional materials, supporting events and using analytics and feedback to evaluate communications activity.

Highly organised and collaborative, you will manage competing priorities, build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and provide trusted communications advice. You will proactively identify opportunities to improve ways of working while upholding accessibility, data protection and University brand requirements.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Details of two referees

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 01 September 2026.

Interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 14 September and will be held face-to-face.

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