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Strategic Communications Manager, Oxford University (fixed term)

Employer
Public Affairs Directorate
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary
£41,526 - £49,553 with a discretionary range to £54,131 p.a.
Closing date
18 Nov 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Seniority
Manager / Mid-Management
Sector
Media

Strategic Communications Manager, Oxford University (fixed term)

The world’s leading University is looking for a leading communications professional to handle some of the world’s biggest higher education stories.

Rated number one in the recent Times Higher Education global rankings, Oxford is a global pace-setter. Staying at number one requires continuous change, investment in people and resources - and great communicators to tell the world about our plans.

The University is now seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Manager with outstanding all-round skills to take responsibility for some of our most important initiatives. Major new buildings, funding announcements and international partnerships are all likely to feature in a busy work schedule. The post-holder will devise media strategies for these new initiatives, delivering high-profile positive coverage across print, broadcast and online channels. They will also help frame and articulate the University’s stance on a range of issues in the UK’s fast-changing higher education environment.

The post will involve close liaison with the University’s most senior members and involvement in our most ambitious and exciting plans. We are looking for a brilliant writer with strong news sense and a sound understanding of how journalism works. They will need to be a fast learner with a grasp of detail, as well as being diplomatic, persuasive and resilient. From the outset, they will be required to research, write and distribute articles, news releases and statements on a variety of topics, and to maintain a wide range of internal and external contacts.

This is a fixed term contract for two years (in the first instance).

This is an exceptional opportunity with an exceptional University. Further details and information on how to apply are available here.

Closing date for applications is 18 November 2019

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