Communications Manager (Maternity cover)

for academic primary care and help showcase world-leading research and education through impactful communications and an exciting programme of events. Applications are invited for a Communications Manager for maternity cover to join the Communications team in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering the department communications strategy; promoting our world-leading research; and shape a growing events programme. Our research is led by internationally renowned scientists; many of whom are practicing GP’s, but we also have a range of non-medical disciplines including the social sciences and humanities; and a growing education programme. You will work closely with research teams across the department to identify compelling stories, develop engaging content and maximise communication opportunities to promote their work. You will bring your communications expertise to produce a range of communications materials and provide expert advice to researchers and senior academics. A key part of the role will be continuing to develop and embed the department’s events strategy, building on an established programme and strengthening the role of events in supporting our research, education and engagement priorities. You will line manage a small events team and oversee the running of a diverse programme of events. You will have a background in communications with a proven track record of developing, delivering and evaluating communications activity across a range of media. Excellent interpersonal skills, including line management, diplomacy and the ability to inspire the confidence of senior colleagues are essential, as well as excellent writing skills and attention to detail. The post might be suitable for a secondment opportunity. You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. The post is available until the end of February 2028. For further information or discuss the post please contact jo.gearing@phc.ox.ac.uk “Committed to equality and valuing diversity” Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 14 December 2026. £40,178 to £48,700 per annum with discretionary range to (£52,988) pro rata