Communications Officer

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan & transport discount

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking a Communications Officer to tell the department’s positive stories and engage internal staff, students, researchers, funders, and the wider public.

You will plan, write and edit content for newsletters, intranet and promotional materials, develop a strategic content calendar, monitor impact with data, and prepare reports for stakeholders. This role is based at Oxford and supports the department’s broader reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience creating communications content for internal newsletters and external audiences.
• Ability to develop a strategic content calendar aligned to department priorities.
• Experience evaluating communications effectiveness using data.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic content calendar aligned to department priorities.
• Plan, write and edit content for newsletters, intranet, and promotional materials.
• Prepare reports and analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Engage internal staff and external audiences to raise the department’s profile.

Skills

Communications

Content planning

Content creation

Editing

Tools

Canva

Metricool

CMS

Job description

Computer Science - Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QD

About the Role

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford University is looking for a talented Communications Officer to tell the positive stories of the Department of Department of Computer Science and the Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) inspiring engagement with both internal and external audiences, and supporting their reputation as a world-leaders of research and teaching.

Working as part of a high-performing team, this broad role will engage both internal staff, academic and student groups and external audiences. These include potential future students, researchers and funders, wider research and academic communities and the general public.

The post holder will contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, consistent and audience-focused communications. This will include developing a strategic content calendar encompassing both evergreen content and timely news, ensuring that communications activity aligns with the overarching priorities of the Department and the DTC.

The successful candidate will have experience using digital content creation and management tools, such as Canva, Metricool and content management systems (CMS). They will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activity, using data and insights to inform future planning and ensure that communications support departmental priorities. The role will also involve preparing reports and analysis for internal stakeholders.

In line with the University’s guidance on internal mobility, internal candidates will be given priority consideration. Applications from external candidates are also welcome.

About You

Working as part of a friendly, motivated team you’ll play a key role in delivering the department’s communications strategy, supporting a culture of inclusion and collaboration, and championing the department’s global reputation for excellence.

You’ll plan, write and edit content for internal newsletters, intranet, and promotional materials; plan engagement activities; and work with colleagues at all levels to ensure our messages are strategic, consistent and engaging.

About Us

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

What We Offer

• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays) – pro rata for part time jobs
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

You must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor visas for this post.

The closing date for applications is midday on 9 November 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in person the week commencing 16th November.

Salary (£) : Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 pro-rata (with a discretionary range to £45,212) per annum, inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting