Communications Officer (Research)

Location: Medical Sciences Divisional Office, Level 3 - John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Salary: Grade 7: £36,924 - £45,163 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic communications expert to join the Research Strategy and Funding team in the Medical Sciences Division. With a specific focus on global health, including themes ranging from climate impacts on mental health to infectious diseases such as malaria, this role promises to be exciting and challenging. The successful applicant will be keen to engage with the many issues and opportunities that arise and be a pivotal member of friendly, welcoming and supportive teams. 

The role will report to the Global Health Facilitator and be part of the Research Strategy and Funding Team and the Communications Team. The role holder will actively raise the profile and visibility of Oxford Global Health both internally and externally, create new and engaging website content and digital media posts, write copy for internal communications, assist with promoting and running events, support the development of thematic networks, and identify opportunities to progress the team’s objectives. 

The successful applicant will have proven communications or marketing experience, as well as demonstrable experience working simultaneously across multiple projects, managing varied deadlines, and prioritising workload effectively. You will be adept at maintaining open, clear communication with team leads and other relevant stakeholders, and the ability to confidently, and sometimes independently, advocate for the use of best practice communication methods. The role holder should have a good knowledge of digital communications, experience evaluating the impact of communication methods and working with Microsoft Office suite of applications. Experience working in a higher education environment is desirable. 

If you want to take on this challenge, make a real difference in global health research and are interested in applying, please contact the Global Health Facilitator, Jo Miller, by email at: joanna.miller@medsci.ox.ac.uk to arrange an informal discussion about this opportunity. 

This position is full time (although part time at a minimum of 0.8 FTE will be considered) and fixed term for five years (up to November 2029). 

The University as an employer genuinely cares about employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

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

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 26th November 2024.

Interviews will take place in-person on Friday 13th December 2024.

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