Associate Director – Communications and Events

Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting
of £1,500 per annum





Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)





Are you an exceptional leader in communications and events, ready to elevate
the global profile of one of the world’s leading business schools? Saïd
Business School at the University of Oxford is seeking an Associate Director
for Communications and Events to spearhead our media relations, social media,
internal communications and events teams. Reporting to the Chief Marketing
Officer, you will develop and execute a cohesive strategy that ensures our
research, achievements and brand reach internal and external audiences,
enhancing our reputation on the global stage.





This is a pivotal leadership role, blending strategic vision with operational
excellence to align the School’s communications and events activities with its
broader objectives.





Key responsibilities:





* Develop and deliver an integrated communications and events strategy to support the School’s goals and raise its global profile.


* Lead and mentor a high-performing team, including Media Managers, an Events Manager, a Social Media Manager and an Internal Communications Manager.


* Oversee media strategy, securing impactful domestic and international coverage, and managing proactive and reactive media activities.


* Ensure seamless alignment of events with the School’s communications objectives, leveraging events as platforms for visibility and impact.


* Evaluate performance across media, social media, events and internal communications, using data insights to inform future strategies.




You will possess proven leadership and team management experience, with the
ability to mentor and drive high performance in communications teams. You will
have expertise in developing and executing effective communications
strategies, including delivering high-profile campaigns, managing crisis
communications and overseeing successful events. You should also demonstrate
experience in social media management, with a strong grasp of channels and
metrics, and a talent for identifying and leveraging communications
opportunities for positive coverage.





Further information on this role can be found in the job description.





At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work
environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all
backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences
to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we
celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything
we do.





We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:





* Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays


* Hybrid working


* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme


* Discounted bus travel


* Subsidised onsite catering


* Cycle loan scheme


* Plus, many other University benefits




**All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and
Current Salary.**





For further guidance and support, please visit
**https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply**.





**The closing date for applications is 15 January 2025 at 12.00 noon.
Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 20 January 2025.**





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