Senior Communication Officer

The Oxford University Undergraduate Law Journal; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to enhance its communications strategy. This role involves crafting compelling content for diverse audiences, from press releases to newsletters, while collaborating with senior leaders. The successful candidate will have a strong educational background, excellent writing skills, and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly. With a commitment to hybrid working, this position offers flexibility while contributing to the Faculty's impactful communications efforts. If you are passionate about effective communication and making a difference in academia, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas to non-academic audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective communications to promote Faculty activities.
• Create high-quality content for various internal and external channels.

Skills

Effective writing skills

Research and analytical skills

Communication of complex ideas

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Content management systems

Social media platforms

Job description

The Faculty of Law has an exciting new role for a Senior Communications Officer who will play a key role in the communications function at the Faculty of Law, providing support to the Head of Communications in implementing the Faculty communications strategy. Reporting directly to the Head of Communications, this role is responsible for developing effective communications, with a focus on promoting the Faculty activities and achievements of the Faculty, tailoring for different audiences and measuring the effectiveness of those communications.

The post holder will create high-quality content for various internal and external channels. This will range from working with the University’s Public Affairs Directorate to write press releases ensuring top research stories are covered by the media, to writing and editing copy for the website, alumni newsletters, campaigns and printed publications. This work will be driven by the Faculty’s communications strategy and will involve working strategically with senior leaders and academics, providing expert advice on communications methods, tools, and best practise.

The successful candidate should be educated to degree level or have an equivalent professional qualification; directly relevant or transferable work experience; high standard of writing skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to communicate complex ideas to a non-academic audience; effective research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and summarise complex information; ability to present research findings in innovative and engaging ways that appeal to a broad range of audiences and an understanding of how to plan, structure, and target communications to maximize impact and engagement across various channels.

The post is permanent and part time (0.6 FTE – 0.8 FTE). The Law Faculty supports hybrid working, and currently requires staff to be on site at least 40% of their working week. The postholder will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 27 May. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please visit the University website to apply for this role.