Communications Officer

Church of England - Diocese of Oxford; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per annum

Free parking

Generous employer pension contribution

Access to wellbeing support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

A religious organization is seeking a part-time Communications Officer to manage and produce engaging content across various media. This role involves publicizing the diocese's initiatives and collaborating closely with teams to ensure high editorial standards. Candidates should possess strong design skills and writing abilities, and the organization offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and finalizing written content for online and print.
• Established design skills with an aptitude for eye-catching materials.
• Highly organized and flexible with a calm presence in busy settings.

Responsibilities

• Publicise the work of the diocese to various stakeholders.
• Deliver engaging content across multiple channels.
• Work closely with colleagues on messaging and design.

Skills

Design skills

Content drafting

Project management

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Serving clients the length and breadth of the UK, we work with every type of Not-For-Profit organisation – including social housing, charities…

Communications Officer

Are you a creative, skilled, and experienced communicator?

The Communications Team are looking for a new Publications and Design Communications Officer to join the team, working 30 hours per week, on a one-year fixed-term contract.

Position: Communications Officer - Publications and Design

Location: Kidlington/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week

Contract: 1-year fixed term contract (October 2025 – Sept 2026)

Closing Date: Tuesday 19 August 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025 at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 1GF

The Role

This role is to publicise the work of the diocese to clergy, laity, communities and parishioners, and shine a light on their endeavours and successes. The team tells the stories of 808 churches and their communities while supporting the other teams and departments in the diocese in sharing their news and projects.

You will play a key role in delivering on-brand and engaging content and will develop, edit, project manage, design, and copy write communications across a wide range of channels. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop messaging, design, and tone of voice that is appropriate to the audience/channel while ensuring the highest possible editorial standards.

There is occasional weekend and evening working, so some flexibility is essential. Meeting deadlines and prioritising projects will be a core part of this role. The organisation operates a hybrid model, so 60% of your hours will be in the office.

About You

We are seeking someone with established design skills and experience of drafting, writing, proofing, and finalising written content for both online and print purposes. You will be highly organised, technically literate, flexible, and a calm presence in a busy office. You will have an aptitude for eye-catching design and powerful written materials, using our brand and style guidelines.

If you want to join a small, friendly, motivated and welcoming team… they apply today!

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work here – around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins this work. All staff do have a desire to make a difference and are aligned with the values of being compassionate, courageous, and contemplative. Familiarity with the work of the Church of England is desirable, but not essential.

Benefits and Rewards:

• 25 days holiday, pro rata, per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days;
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the diocese offers three privilege days;
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café;
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% employee contribution);
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme;
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision;

The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact the charity. Contact details are available once you start the process.

We want the organisations commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may have experience in other areas such as Communication, Publications, Design, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Communications Officer, Publications Officer, Design Officer, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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