Communications Officer

The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-site across two locations at least three days per week

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. 

You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and print media.

You will be responsible for managing the OBGA’s day-to-day activities for the Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and commercial activities and the post holder will be a flexible team player who can adapt to a fast-changing work environment.

This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Job share and part-time working (80% of the full-time hours') can be also considered for the right candidate

The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-site across two locations at least three days per week.

Occasional weekend/evening work will be required as part of this role.

About You

You do not need expertise in plants but you will have experience in communications and marketing with specific experience in website management, content production, internal communications and digital communications.

You will have excellent writing skills and will be proficient in working with the Microsoft suite of applications as well as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar to create content.

Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a diverse range of stakeholders is also essential.

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
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

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.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Heidi El-Megrisi, Head of Operations. General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).  

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Monday 25 November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 9 December 2024.

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