"Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab (OxPPL) Communications Manager"

Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab (OxPPL) Communications Manager

Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX

This post is for internal applicants only The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab and lead engaging communications that elevate the lab’s research, public presence, and flagship projects – including GALENOS and the PRADA Trial – as the group continues to expand its impact.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This post requires two days per week on site, with one day per week available for flexible working.

About the Role

The post is funded for 1 year and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital.

You will write, edit and proofread a variety of communications content and outputs for a range of channels/platforms such as websites, social media posts, newsletters, blogs, videos or campaign content. You will manage the setting up of a new website(s) for the GALENOS and PRADA projects, and the ongoing maintenance of relevant websites/pages for the Oxford Precision Psychiatry Lab (OxPPL) group, generating ideas for content and managing day-to-day updates. You will lead the production and project management of communications/promotional materials for a range of communications activities

About You

You will have a good general level of education or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated experience of contributing to print and digital communications activities, social media content and supporting media relations activity. Experience working within mental health settings and communicating effectively with scientific or research-focused communities is desirable.

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please see the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process The closing date for applications is 6 March 2026.

Vacancy ID: 184990
Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6
Salary (£): £35,681 - £41,636