Communications Officer

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 with a discretionary range to £45,212 p.a. (pro rata). Standard Grade 6. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 13th May 2026

Closes: 2nd June 2026

Job Ref: 186189

Location: Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7BN

We are seeking a Communications Officer to support the delivery of high quality communications activity across the Nuffield Department of Medicine, with a particular focus on education, medical research and digital content creation and engagement.

In this varied role, you will plan and deliver communications campaigns that support student and staff recruitment and also enhance the visibility of the Department’s education, research, people and impact. You will develop engaging, audience-focused content across digital channels, including social media and web, and contribute to the planning and delivery of integrated communications activity aligned with departmental priorities. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will identify content opportunities, manage digital platforms, and ensure communications are accurate, accessible and aligned with University and departmental strategies. You will also monitor and evaluate performance, using analytics and insight to inform continuous improvement.

We are looking for a communications professional with experience in delivering digital communications and campaigns, including creating and managing content across websites and social media. You will have excellent writing and editing skills, strong attention to detail, and confidence using analytics to evaluate and improve performance. With good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, you will work effectively both independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. A good level of IT proficiency and awareness of current digital and AI developments in communications are essential; experience in higher education or student recruitment would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive communications professional with strong writing and digital skills, who is confident working independently and collaboratively in a complex organisation.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Tuesday 2 June 2026 will be considered. Please quote 186189 on all correspondence.

Contact Person: Kaitlin Beazley

Contact Email: kaitlin.beazley@ndm.ox.ac.uk

186189 - Communications Officer - JD