Communications Manager

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About the role

Headington | Part-Time (30 hours per week) | 12-Week Assignment

Vacancy ID: 23163

We are recruiting for a Temporary Communications Manager to join a prestigious Oxford University department on an immediate start basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to support a high-profile research environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop external communications including website content, press releases and digital messaging
• Lead social media activity across multiple platforms
• Coordinate internal communications, newsletters and stakeholder engagement
• Support communications for events, meetings and public engagement activities
• Create engaging content for recruitment campaigns and opportunities
• Ensure communications align with University branding and best practice
• Monitor and evaluate communications effectiveness to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in digital and print communications
• Strong social media and web content management skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-specialist audiences
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently
• Experience building strong professional relationships with stakeholders
• Interest in AI and emerging digital trends within communications

Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.

Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service