Communications and Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover)

Applications are welcomed for a Communications and Engagement Manager to join
the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an exciting
opportunity to shape a new role in a leading department recognised
internationally for its rigorous and valuable research.





The Communications and Engagement Manager will lead the Department of Politics
and International Relations’ Communications and Engagement team, ensuring all
the work and outputs meet departmental objectives. The post holder will lead
on the creation of a communications strategy and manage the team to ensure its
delivery. They will have oversight of all departmental comms channels,
including: website, social media, internal, events plan, fundraising
campaigns, alumni engagement, marketing for recruitment, scholarships and
programmes, research and media. This role will line manage the Events and
Communications team.





As the successful candidate it is essential you are educated to degree level
or equivalent, with extensive communications experience in print, digital and
social media, and proven experience in managing websites and producing
effective web content. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and
interpersonal skills are critical to the role. You should be able to work
independently in a complex environment, prioritise your work effectively to
meet deadlines and display initiative and independent thought. Excellent
research skills and the ability to interpret complex data are essential.





A professional qualification in public relations or marketing and experience
of working in higher education are desirable, as is a knowledge of, or
interest in social sciences.





The position is fixed-term for 12 months (Maternity Cover) from 19 August 2024
and full-time. The department has a hybrid working policy in place.





Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to
vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk.





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





Only applications received before midday (UK time) on 1 July 2024 can be
considered. Please quote reference 173270 on all correspondence.





**Committed to equality and valuing diversity**