Research Communications Manager

Contract – 12 Months Maternity cover - Full time preferred-(37.5 hours), (part-time considered, minimum 0.8 FTE) 

Hybrid (2 days per week onsite) Park End Street, Oxford

This role offers hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office at least two days per week. Additional attendance will be required for events, some of which may take place outside normal working hours. 

The Role 

Saïd Business School is seeking an experienced, creative and strategic Research Communications Manager to lead the School’s research communications activities and raise the profile of its world-class research. As a key member of the Research Office, you will develop and deliver a School-wide communications strategy that showcases the impact of research on business, policy and society. Working closely with academics, research centres, marketing colleagues and external stakeholders, you will translate complex research into engaging and accessible content across digital, print and media channels, helping to strengthen the School’s reputation and reach diverse audiences. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Research Communications Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive research communications strategy aligned with the School’s priorities, ensuring research findings and their real-world impact reach relevant audiences.
• Content Creation and Digital Communications: Produce, edit and oversee engaging content, including research news, press releases, social media posts, policy briefs, website content, opinion pieces and multimedia materials.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Media Relations: Build strong relationships with academics, research centres, journalists, policymakers and industry partners to identify compelling research stories and secure media coverage.
• Campaigns, Events and Research Promotion: Lead communications activities for research-focused events, conferences and campaigns, while supporting academics with media engagement and public communication.
• Performance Monitoring and Team Management: Evaluate communications effectiveness using analytics and feedback, maintain brand consistency, manage research communications budgets and provide guidance and line management to relevant staff as required. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and proactive communications professional with significant experience in developing and delivering strategic communications plans, ideally within a research, higher education or policy environment. You will possess exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex academic research into clear, engaging and accessible content for diverse audiences. With strong project management, analytical and digital communication skills, you will be confident managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and evaluating 

Further information on this role can be found in the job description via the apply button above.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/pre-employment-screening

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity and nurture inclusion across everything we do. 

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. 

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/how-to-apply 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25-Nov-2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications. 

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