Communications Officer
Applications for this vacancy closed on 25 November 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the
Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a
range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and
print media.
You will be responsible for managing the OBGA’s day-to-day activities for the
Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and
Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and
commercial activities and the post holder will be a flexible team player who
can adapt to a fast-changing work environment.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Job share
and part-time working (80% of the full-time hours') can be also considered for
the right candidate.
The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-
site across two locations at least three days per week.
Occasional weekend/evening work will be required as part of this role.
**About You**
You do not need expertise in plants but you will have experience in
communications and marketing with specific experience in website management,
content production, internal communications and digital communications.
You will have excellent writing skills and will be proficient in working with
the Microsoft suite of applications as well as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar
to create content.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a diverse range of
stakeholders is also essential.
**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 of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
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.
**How to apply**
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. CVs alone will not be considered.
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 Heidi El-Megrisi, Head of Operations. General
queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to
the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department
(recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Monday 25
November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during
the week commencing Monday 9 December 2024.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the
University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.
You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the
Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a
range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and
print media.
You will be responsible for managing the OBGA’s day-to-day activities for the
Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and
Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and
commercial activities and the post holder will be a flexible team player who
can adapt to a fast-changing work environment.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Job share
and part-time working (80% of the full-time hours') can be also considered for
the right candidate.
The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-
site across two locations at least three days per week.
Occasional weekend/evening work will be required as part of this role.
**About You**
You do not need expertise in plants but you will have experience in
communications and marketing with specific experience in website management,
content production, internal communications and digital communications.
You will have excellent writing skills and will be proficient in working with
the Microsoft suite of applications as well as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar
to create content.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a diverse range of
stakeholders is also essential.
**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 of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
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.
**How to apply**
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. CVs alone will not be considered.
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 Heidi El-Megrisi, Head of Operations. General
queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to
the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department
(recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST/GMT) on Monday 25
November 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during
the week commencing Monday 9 December 2024.
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**About the role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and print media. You will be responsible for managing the OBGA’s day-to-day activities for the Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and commercial activities and the post holder will ... About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and print media. You will be responsible for managing the OBGA’s day-to-day activities for the Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and commercial activities and the post ... |
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