Communications and Events Officer

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications and Events Officer at a prestigious institute in Oxford. This role involves creating engaging science communications content, managing social media channels, and supporting the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy. The successful candidate will play a vital role in showcasing the impact of scientific programs and engaging with diverse stakeholders. This full-time position offers a unique chance to contribute to the field of antimicrobial resistance while working in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about science communication and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in STEM with a passion for science communication.
• Experience in science communications and engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain communications content to showcase IOI's impact.
• Support planning and organization of internal and external events.

Skills

Science Communication

Content Creation

Social Media Management

Press Release Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

Analytics Tools

Website Management Systems

Job description

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Communications and Events Officer, Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Department of Chemistry, Rodney Porter Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3RQ. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Communications and Events Officer at the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial resistance (IOI) based at the University of Oxford. The postholder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a wide range of communications content to showcase the impact of the IOI and its scientific programmes.

The role will involve supporting the implementation and delivery of the IOI communications strategy. The successful candidate will create a wide range of science communications content and activities including writing and disseminating press releases about the latest research, writing science spotlights on IOI’s researchers, updating the IOI website, and managing social media channels. They will also support the monitoring and evaluation of communications activity/campaign performance, using appropriate analytics, and suggest ideas for improvements for future strategy.

The IOI Communications and Events Office will support the planning and organisation of internal and external events including the annual IOI early career researcher conference. This post will report to the Head of Communications and Events and will liaise with numerous other staff across the wider University.

You will be educated to degree level (or equivalent professional experience) in STEM and have a passion for science communication. You must have demonstrable experience of science communications and engagement activities and have demonstrable experience of working with external stakeholders and communities. This is a fixed term position available on a full-time basis.