PR & Marketing Manager

**THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 167738, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS
NEED NOT APPLY.**





The Bodleian Libraries, one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions and
world-class academic research institutions, is looking for an experienced,
driven communications creative to drive their PR & Marketing functions
forward.





This role is integral to maintaining the Bodleian’s esteemed international
profile and building our visitor base. It is split 60/40 between marketing and
PR responsibility, so you will manage the delivery of our media relations
activity, marketing campaigns and distribution networks, supporting awareness
and increased engagement with our public programme, tours and exhibitions.





We work closely with a range of suppliers, including a PR agency and a
marketing consultancy, who you will brief and manage day to day, working
closely with the Head of Communications.





Applicants should be as comfortable dealing with reputational issues as they
are writing copy for leaflets and newsletters, and a soft spot for budget
tracking and brand compliance is a bonus. You should have a solid knowledge of
how to create effective content for targeted audiences and develop innovative,
high-impact campaigns that deliver great coverage against strategic
objectives.





Experience in the heritage and arts sector is desired but not required,
however evidence of successful creative communications campaign delivery and
media coverage generation, in any industry, is essential. The ideal candidate
for this position is a team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment,
has exceptional interpersonal skills and is impeccably organised. No two days
are ever the same in the Bodleian communications team, but our collaborative
approach and varied content calendar, make for a stimulating role and a
fulfilling working environment.





The is a permanent, full-time position, with the expectation of a minimum of 2
days in the office per week.





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.





University employees are also eligible to join the relevant pension scheme for
their role. Further information on the University’s staff benefits for both
work and personal life can be found here: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-
benefits





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.





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 Lanisha Butterfield, Head of Communications, who can
be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(Lanisha.butterfield@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment
and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@bodleian.ox.ac.uk).





Only applications received online by 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Friday 3
November 2023 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during
the week commencing Monday 20 November 2023.