Communications Officer (Students and Staff)

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Are you a communications professional with a passion for storytelling and engagement? Join our dynamic Academic Administration Division Communications team at the University of Oxford and help share the stories of world-leading research, education and innovation.

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square OX1 2JD
Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Contract: 0.8 FTE Part-time. Two-year fixed term contract

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford offers you the opportunity to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. You’ll contribute to a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development and aspirations, while becoming part of an extraordinary legacy.

This is an exciting and varied role within the University’s student services division – the Academic Administration Division (AAD).

The AAD provides the support and information Oxford students need to thrive in their academic and personal lives, with effective communications central to achieving its goals. 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 several benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to our vibrant social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

You will make a significant contribution to the AAD communications strategy, creating compelling content on a wide range of topics and working with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communications 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.

You will be confident managing web and social media content, producing promotional materials, supporting events and using evidence to evaluate communications activity. Highly organised and detail-focused, you will manage competing priorities and take ownership of quality.

An effective and diplomatic communicator, you will build productive relationships across the collegiate University and provide trusted communications advice. Proactive and collaborative, you will 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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 2nd November.

Interviews will take place face-to-face on Monday 16 November.

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