Communications Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated, creative and
collaborative Communications Officer to join the communications team at the
Pandemic Sciences Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine. This is a
new and varied role, and you will be an integral member of PSI’s
communications team.





You will spend around 50% of your time managing and delivering communications
activity for a new and high-profile partnership between PSI, Mastercard
Foundation and the Science for Africa Foundation. This partnership, funded at
around $45 million, will establish networks of scientific excellence in
epidemic and pandemic research, preparedness and response across Africa. The
remaining 50% of your time will be devoted to broader Institute-wide
communications activities.





You will be responsible for writing and editing a range of compelling,
professional communications materials, including website content, social media
and blog posts, press releases, newsletters, and reports for a range of
audiences. This will include working with partners to align messaging and
content as required. You will manage and deliver production of engaging visual
content, and you will act as a brand ambassador. In addition, you will provide
advice and coaching to researchers and collaborators on communications
strategy, tactics and message development.





It is essential that you are educated to a degree level in any subject, and
you have significant communications experience across one or more
communications disciplines (strategic communications, media, digital and
social media, external affairs or marketing).





You will have proven experience of using digital media in communications,
including delivery of effective online content, managing websites, deploying
social media within an organisational context, and evaluating the impact of
these communication methods. A professional qualification, training or
accreditation in communications, digital communications or marketing is highly
desirable.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.





This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2027
and is funded by the Mastercard Foundation and Moh Family Foundation.





Only applications received before 12 midday on 18 June 2024 will be
considered. Please quote **172544** on all correspondence.