Communications and Digital Content Officer

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days' annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted travel

Opportunities for personal and/or_prof

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Department of Chemistry is seeking a Communications and Digital Content Officer to support its communications initiatives and promote research and teaching to a range of audiences. The role focuses on translating complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging stories across the website, intranet, social media and print materials.

In this part-time, 0.6 FTE role based at South Parks Road, Oxford, you will develop multimedia content, manage digital channels, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering communications across print, digital and social media.
• Excellent writing, editing and digital content skills.
• Experience producing and managing web and digital content; CMS and digital tools.
• Ability to translate complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging stories.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Background in chemistry or related scientific discipline, or related qualification advantageous.
• Interest in AI and emerging digital technologies in communications would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging written and multimedia content across website, intranet, social media and print.
• Research, write and edit a wide range of communication materials.
• Create and commission photography, video and interview content.
• Manage digital communications channels; ensure content is up to date and in line with branding and accessibility.
• Support media relations by identifying potential stories.
• Evaluate and improve communications activity using analytics.

Job description

Communications and Digital Content Officer

Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QZ

The Department of Chemistry is seeking to appoint a Communications and Digital Content Officer to support the Department’s communications initiatives and promote its research and teaching to a range of audiences.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Research Communications, you will play an important role in delivering the Department’s communications strategy. You will develop engaging written and multimedia content across its website, intranet, social media channels and print publications.

You will research, write and edit a wide range of communication materials, translating complex scientific information into clear, accurate and accessible content for different audiences. The role will involve creating and commissioning photography, video and interview content, managing digital communications channels and working with colleagues to ensure content is engaging, up to date and consistent with University branding and accessibility requirements.

You will work closely with academic, research and professional services colleagues, as well as stakeholders and suppliers, to develop and deliver high-quality communications. You will also support media relations by identifying potential stories, contribute to the development of communications guidance and training, and use website and social media analytics to evaluate and improve communications activity.

This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week / 0.6 FTE), permanent post based in the Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory, South Parks Road, Oxford. The role is predominantly office-based, although there is some flexibility around working days and location, which can be discussed at interview.

About you

You will be a skilled and creative communications professional with significant experience of delivering communications across print, digital and social media channels.

You will have excellent writing, editing and digital content skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific ideas or technical information into clear, engaging stories for different audiences. You will also have experience of producing and managing web and digital content, working with subject-matter experts and using content management systems and other digital tools.

You will be proactive, collaborative, and confident managing multiple projects while working with a range of stakeholders.

You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience.

A background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline, a professional qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or marketing, or experience working in higher education or supporting media relations would be advantageous. An interest in AI and emerging digital technologies in communications would also be beneficial.

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:

• 38 days' annual leave including bank holidays and University closure days, (pro rata for part-time working)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Salary (£) : £40,178 - £48,700 per annum (pro rata for part-time working) (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

Current University staff are encouraged to apply for this post and to familiarise themselves with the University’s Internal Mobility Principles.

The University of Oxford and The Department of Chemistry are Silver Athena SWAN holders. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in Chemistry research posts in Oxford.