Oxford Water Network Coordinator

The Oxford Water Network is a University-wide initiative to link together
researchers working on water-related issues, foster interdisciplinary
research, communicate the activities and outputs of water research at Oxford
University, and build external partnerships with science, policy, civil
society and business communities. The overarching goal of the Network is to
promote Oxford University as a global centre of water science excellence and
innovation with major impacts for policy, practice and the private sector.





The Oxford Water Network Coordinator will play a pivotal role in Oxford’s
water research, coordinating internal and external communications and
engagement, and holding responsibility for administration of the network. The
post is based at the School of Geography and the Environment but will require
engagement with all of the University departments involved in water-related
research and/or education.





The successful candidate will be an experienced science communicator, events
organiser and able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and researchers
at all levels. An entrepreneurial mind-set, and the ability to take initiative
and work independently, are essential. IT / digital media skills, including
experience of managing website content, use of social media, Office packages,
audio-visual content production, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop,
InDesign) or similar design software are required. This will ideally be
combined with a good understanding of and willingness to learn about a broad
range of water issues.





The appointment will be available part-time (50% FTE).





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 10 November 2023,
and interviews will be held on Tuesday 28 November 2023.