Transformation Communications Lead

£40,247 rising to £43,878 with potential for salary up to £47,874 (pro rata)

This is a part-time (0.5fte 18.5 hours per week), Fixed Term role for 1 year. 

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “we shape tomorrow through the open and inclusive exchange of knowledge and ideas.”  

The role

In Spring 2024, Oxford Brookes announced the launch of a Strategic Transformation Programme to support its future financial sustainability and ensure the University’s portfolio of programmes remains fit for the future needs of students.

Based at our Headington Campus and reporting to the Head of Communications, the Transformation Communications Lead will provide strategic leadership for communications on the programme. You will work with a range of internal and senior stakeholders, advising and supporting leaders from across the University on employee engagement and communication opportunities.

You will be a creative, innovative and highly organised individual, with keen attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and experience of advising senior staff on complex change and transformation issues. You will have strong digital, verbal, and written communication skills, will be able to create clear and compelling content for internal audiences and deliver a significant impact through your communications.

About the team

By unifying all marketing, communications, recruitment and engagement activity, the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate makes a measurable difference to the experience of staff, prospective students, students and alumni. The Directorate is confident and ambitious, applying professional skills and expertise to make every contact count and to make a valued contribution to the University’s objectives.

What will I be doing?

An integral part of the Oxford Brookes Communications team, the Transformation Communications Lead will play a key role in engaging and supporting those affected by the Strategic Transformation Programme. You will lead the development, coordination and delivery of integrated communications plans to support the transformation programme, ensuring that messages are aligned with the overarching University change narrative and that they reach audiences at the right time.

You will plan and deliver effective communications to staff, students and other key stakeholders, bringing together the different elements of the programme to provide clear and engaging information. You will be experienced in using insight to ensure that communications are appropriately segmented and targeted, and you will also measure and evaluate key activities, applying learnings to improve communications.

What skills do I need?

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in leading the development and delivery of internal and change communications in large and complex organisations, or for complex change programmes.
• Highly experienced in planning, creating, delivering and evaluating communications strategies and plans, using insight and evidence to determine appropriate channels and techniques.
• Experience of supporting and advising senior leaders and change champions in the delivery of change communications.

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