Digital Communications Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

An excellent contributory pension

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Social clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division seeks a Digital Communications Assistant to support online content, social media, and web updates. The role is hybrid, with in‑person meetings and remote work options, 0.4FTE, and a fixed term until 31/07/29.

The post reports to the Digital Communications Manager and involves collaboration across SSD and CCS teams. You will work on digital strategies, CMS updates, and analytics, contributing to effective communications for multiple departments

Qualifications

• Experience with digital communications and content management systems.
• Ability to manage social media channels and report on performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the CCS in delivering digital and social media strategies.
• Maintain and update departmental websites and pages.
• Produce clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Assist with digital campaigns and reporting tools.

Skills

Digital communications

Website content management

Social media management

Office suite

Tools

CMS

Social media tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grade 05S: £32,108-£37,338 per annum

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world‑class centre of excellence. The Oxford Social Sciences Division represents one of the largest groupings of social scientists in the world, with over 1,000 researchers and 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students exploring major challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, migration, global governance, justice, poverty and international development. In 2025 the University of Oxford ranked second in both the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for Social Sciences and QS World University Rankings for Social Sciences & Management.

The fifteen outstanding departments, faculties and schools within the Social Sciences Division create an intellectually fertile environment for social scientists to thrive. The Divisional Office supports the administrative functions in departments, as well as academics and researchers directly, by undertaking much of the day‑to‑day work relating to planning and resource allocation, the administration of academic appointments, on‑course graduate administration, detailed supervision of education and research, and fundraising for professorships, scholarships and capital projects.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role

This role is part of the Connected Communications Service (CCS), a unique shared service communications resource within the Social Sciences Division. The CCS combines the deep understanding and expertise of an in‑house team, fully integrated into the University's unique culture, with the fresh perspective and strategic approach of an external communications agency. The CCS currently works for four of the 15 departments within the Division, providing full‑service communications and events support through a team of specialist and strategic support coordinated by the CCS Comms Officer role, who acts as the main point of contact for the department.

This role is hybrid or based in the divisional office, with the opportunity to work remotely for part of the week, with the expectation that the post holder works in‑person at the Divisional office to attend weekly team meetings on a Wednesday morning. This post is 0.4FTE and fixed term until 31/07/29, in the first instance.

About You

The successful candidate will display excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and have the ability to inspire the confidence of colleagues. The post holder will understand digital communications, with experience working with website content management systems, social media management and reporting tools, and the Office suite. The Digital Communications Assistant will report to the Digital Communications Manager, who leads the delivery of digital and social media strategies for the SSD and CCS client departments.

The closing date for applications is midday on 20 October 2026. Interviews will take place during week commencing 26 October.

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Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Contact Person :

Divisional HR team

Vacancy ID :

189119

Closing Date & Time :

20-Oct-2026 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 5

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

32108 - 37338