Senior Communications Manager - Research Services

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an
international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research
plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon
emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.



Research Services provides comprehensive professional support for Oxford’s
research, engagement and innovation activities. We work closely with
researchers, departments and divisions, other professional services and a wide
range of external collaborators and funders. Together with the excellent
professional support we seek to deliver, we strive to be a trusted provider of
strategic insight and internal and external influence working with University,
divisional and other research leaders across the University.





You will lead Research Services’ communication planning and have overall
operational responsibility for the implementation of communication activities.
This includes internal communication with our staff and teams within the
department, as well as with our service users and key stakeholders.





**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 annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs





Based in the Robert Hooke Building this role offer the opportunity for hybrid
working with up to 50% of contracted hours worked remotely.





**About the Role**





You will support and work with Research Services’ colleagues in the
communication of their business functions and contribute to Research Services’
communication planning and implementation. You will deliver effective content
and communications, and lead the redevelopment and continuous improvement of
our web presence and other digital channels.





Working closely with the RS Leadership Team and colleagues across RS’
constituent teams you will develop a communications strategy; deliver a range
of effective and timely communications activities including writing and
editing online and print material, organising in-person, online and hybrid
events





You will also be part of the broader UAS Communications team, supporting the
Head of Communications and Engagement for Professional Services, to help
coordinate communications across the University Administration and Services,
and the wider University.





**About You**





You will need outstanding written skills to develop high quality, accurate and
consistent communications materials; excellent oral communication and
interpersonal skills to inspire the confidence of colleagues; and the ability
to conceive, implement and evaluate creative and innovative communication
strategies.





This role would suit a self-directed strategic thinker with the capacity to
problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and exercise good judgment in
an organised and professional manner.





You will be required to assimilate complex information quickly and make it
accessible to a wider audience through a variety of communications channels.
Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, agile ‘projects’ environment
managing multiple concurrent initiatives across a range of stakeholder groups
would be an advantage.





**Application Process**





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 9 April.





Interviews will take place on 13 May and will be face to face.