VACANCY: Aspire – Senior Communications Officer

ocva.org; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity, OCVA, is seeking a Senior Communications Officer to enhance its presence in Oxford. This full-time position blends office and remote work, focusing on advancing digital communication strategies and maintaining media relations to uphold the organization's mission. Ideal candidates will have a strong communications background and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications strategy and digital media.
• Ability to create compelling content for various channels.
• Expertise in establishing media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all external communications pathways focusing on digital media.
• Develop media relationships and create impactful content.
• Implement digital communications strategies to increase engagement.

Skills

Communications

Digital media

Content creation

Media relations

Digital fundraising

Job description

July 3, 2025

Job title: Senior Communications Officer

Role summary: This is an exciting new role focused exclusively on communications, designed to significantly raise Aspire’s profile across the region and establish the organisation as the leading voice in our area of work. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the Senior Communications Officer will lead on all external communications pathways, with particular emphasis on digital media and digital fundraising strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with national and local media outlets, creating compelling content that showcases Aspire’s impact, and implementing comprehensive digital communications strategies that drive engagement and support our mission. The postholder will also support the development of internal communications plans and strategies to ensure that staff are informed and able to access key information though a range of appropriate internal channels.

Job location: Combination of working from our central Oxford office and some days working from home

Applications close on: 12pm on Sunday 13th July 2025

Hours: Full time

Contract is:Permanent

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We are a certified Oxford Living Wage employer

OCVA is a registered charity No. 1108504 and a company limited by guarantee No. 05363946. Registered in England and Wales. VAT registration no. 948566174