CSAE Communications Manager [maternity leave cover]

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at the University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to provide maternity leave cover from November 2026. The role oversees CSAE's communications, events and stakeholder engagement, and promotes CSAE's world-leading research to academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working with researchers across the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government and external

Qualifications

• Experience in communications management and events coordination.
• Experience coordinating large international events.
• Ability to collaborate with researchers and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage CSAE communications strategy.
• Oversee delivery of high-profile international events.
• Promote CSAE research to academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.
• Oversee annual CSAE Conference planning and delivery.

Skills

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Job description

188561 - CSAE Communications Manager [maternity leave cover]

Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ

Grade 7: £ 39,424 - £ 47,779 per annum

Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Part-time will be considered (0.8 FTE)

Start November 2026, fixed term to April 2028 (Externally funded)

The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) is seeking an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to provide maternity leave cover and ensure continuity across its communications, events, and stakeholder engagement activities. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the Centre's communications strategy, overseeing the delivery of high-profile international events, and promoting CSAE's world-leading research to academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.

Reporting directly to the CSAE Executive Director and line managing the CSAE Events Coordinator, the postholder will play a key role in maintaining CSAE's international profile and supporting its research community. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers across the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department for International Development, as well as with external stakeholders across Africa and the wider international development community.

A key priority upon appointment will be to assume responsibility for the annual CSAE Conference, a flagship international event attracting more than 400 delegates each year. The postholder will oversee the final stages of planning and successful delivery of the 2027 Conference and will subsequently begin preparations for the 2028 Conference to ensure seamless continuity during the maternity leave period.

Closing date: 12:00 noon, 29 September 2026

Interviews will take place on 08 October 2026.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

Contact Person :

HR Team

Vacancy ID :

188561

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

29-Sep-2026 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

£ 39,424 - £ 47,779 per annum