Strategic Research Communications Lead

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday including bank

Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

University benefits

Job summary

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford seeks a Research Communications Manager to lead research communications and raise the profile of world-class research across business, policy and society. Collaborate with academics, centres, marketing and external stakeholders to translate research into engaging content for digital, print and media channels.

You will develop strategy, oversee content, build media relationships and manage campaigns and events, with hybrid working requiring two

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering strategic communications plans within higher education or policy environments.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling abilities with ability to translate complex research for broad audiences.
• Strong project management and analytical skills with experience in digital comms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive research communications strategy.
• Create and oversee content across news, press releases, social media and website content.
• Engage academics, research centres and external partners to secure media coverage.
• Lead communications for events, conferences and campaigns and support media engagement.
• Monitor performance, manage budgets and provide line management as required.

Skills

Content creation

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Digital analytics

Team management

Job description

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford seeks a Research Communications Manager to lead research communications and raise the profile of world-class research across business, policy and society. Collaborate with academics, centres, marketing and external stakeholders to translate research into engaging content for digital, print and media channels.

You will develop strategy, oversee content, build media relationships and manage campaigns and events, with hybrid working requiring two