MultakaOxford Communications Producer and Programme Administrator

Location: Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ

About the role

MultakaOxford is based at the History of Science and Pitt Rivers Museums. Multaka, means ‘meeting point’ is Arabic and within your role in the project you will be the Communications producer and project administrator. You will create and deliver communications that capture and share MultakaOxford’s activities, stories, impact and development across websites, social media, newsletters and reports. Working closely with museum colleagues, volunteers and programme partners, you will develop engaging content for different audiences, build communications networks and use design packages such as Canva or Adobe. You will also provide administrative support to the programme, helping to ensure that volunteer, safeguarding, risk management, financial and reporting processes are followed accurately and consistently. This will include maintaining volunteer records, supporting enquiries, liaising with finance colleagues, suppliers and artists, and assisting with the organisation of events.

This is a part-time, fixed-term position, working 21.9 hours per week/0.6 FTE (3 days per week) until 30th April 2029. 

About You

You will be an effective communicator with proven experience of creating messaging for inter- and multi-cultural audiences across a range of media and communication channels. You will be able to speak more than one language and use verbal and written English confidently. You will have experience of creating print and digital content using design packages such as Canva or Adobe, together with knowledge and experience of good practice in digital communications, including websites and social media. 

Experience of communications within the cultural or creative sectors, events management, risk management or safeguarding would be desirable.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Both documents must be submitted to be considered.

The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Nicola Bird, MultakaOxford Project Lead, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (nicola.bird@museums.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).  

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 9th October 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 2nd November 2026.

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