Media and Communications Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

38 days’ annual leave

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Job summary

Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford seeks an outstanding Media and Communications Officer to raise the School's profile and tell the stories that matter. You will work with senior colleagues to place stories and engage with audiences worldwide.

You will develop media opportunities, support academics with press engagement, produce high-quality content, and help protect the School's reputation. This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not apply.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writer capable of clear, concise content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Raise the School's profile by identifying compelling stories and securing media coverage.
• Communicate research and expertise to policymakers, partners, funders, prospective students and global audiences.
• Develop media opportunities and support academics engaging with the press, producing high‑quality content while protecting the School's reputation.

Skills

Media relations

Communications

Writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX26GG

** This is a re-advertisement for the Media and Communications Officer (Ref: 187033), previous applicants need not apply. **

Want to help shape the global conversation on climate, democracy, artificial intelligence, international security and effective government?

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding Media and Communications Officer to help tell the stories that matter. Working at one of the world's leading public policy schools, you will bring cutting-edge research, influential ideas and inspiring people to audiences around the world.

At a time of profound global change, the Blavatnik School of Government is shaping debate and driving real-world impact. Through our world-class research, teaching and convening power, we work to improve governance and equip current and future leaders to tackle society's most pressing challenges.

You will play a key role in raising the profile of the School and its experts, identifying compelling stories, securing media coverage, and communicating our work to policymakers, partners, funders, prospective students and global audiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy, academia and current affairs, supporting a vibrant community of researchers, practitioners and future leaders.

Working closely with senior communications colleagues, you will develop media opportunities, support academics engaging with the press, produce high-quality content, and help protect and enhance the School's reputation.

About you

You are an exceptional writer, able to produce clear, concise and accurate content for a range of audiences and channels. Intellectually curious and a quick learner, you will be comfortable working with complex ideas and exercising sound judgement. You will have experience of working with media and communications channels to place stories, build relationships and identify opportunities for proactive coverage.

You are highly collaborative with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. Above all, you will be motivated by the mission of the School and have a good understanding of current affairs, public policy and global challenges.

The closing date for applications is12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. In-person interviews are expected to take place at the School in the week beginning 23 November 2026.

What we offer

The Blavatnik School of Government is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events with leading global figures, all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular staff coffee/cake mornings, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

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

• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page .

Salary (£) : £35,681 - £41,636 with a discretionary range to £45,212 p.a. dependent on experience