Communications Officer (Cyber Security)

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Season ticket loans

Job summary

The University of Oxford seeks an experienced Communications Officer (Cyber Security) to join OCDIO within the central Digital and Information Services, based in Central Oxford. The role supports the Cyber Security unit with day-to-day communications, promoting awareness across staff and students and aligning with the University's security strategy.

The role is hybrid, with minimum one day on site per week, and a fixed-term 0.6 FTE arrangement until 31 July 2029.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to translate technical cyber security concepts for broad audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across channels.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Raise awareness of cyber security across the University.
• Support delivery of the Cyber Security strategy through communications.
• Prepare clear, accessible content for staff and students.

Skills

Content writing

Cyber security awareness

Stakeholder comms

Strategic communications

Job description

Digital and Information Services, Central Oxford

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Communications Officer (Cyber Security) to join the Office of the Chief Digital Information Officer (OCDIO) within the central Digital and Information Services Department.

Location

Central Oxford (hybrid working available, minimum 1 day onsite per week)

Contract

Part Time (0.6 FTE), Fixed Term Contract until 31 July 2029

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for eleven consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

The Office of the Chief Digital & Information Officer (OCDIO) supports the digital and information services that enable the University's teaching, research and administration. Bringing together communications, HR, administration and finance expertise, the department helps digital services work effectively across the University. Its Communications team supports colleagues delivering essential technology services and organisational change, including the Cyber Security unit, which protects the University's people, information and systems from evolving cyber threats. Through collaboration across a complex and diverse institution, the department helps build secure, reliable digital services and a stronger culture of cyber security.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.

A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

This role will offer dedicated support to the University through effective operational and day-to-day communications and messaging to support our Cyber Security strategy. Youwill play a key role in raising awareness and understanding about cyber security across the collegiate University community, working closely with both cyber security and communications professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the University’s mission of advancing learning, teaching and research by helping to protect Oxford’s people, information, research data, systems and digital services, as part of our dedicated Cyber Security unit.

About You

We are looking for a skilled content writer, capable of gathering and processing technical information quickly and making it accessible to a wide range of audiences, including staff and students across the University, via appropriate channels. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable interest in or knowledge of cyber security matters. You will be able to think strategically about how and when to communicate to deliver on agreed objectives, and to tailor communications to specific audiences.

You will be able to react calmly, responsively and professionally in sensitive or fast-moving situations, to create and execute plans efficiently, and to evaluate the outcomes of communications activity. You will also be confident at working independently and taking initiative, as well as working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, in a large and complex organisation.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 2 November 2026.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 19 November 2026.