Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

The College already enjoys a strong digital media following and the appointee will be responsible for creating stories and content to celebrate and spotlight the work of all our people.  To reflect the importance of the role, the appointee will report directly to the Principal. The role offers great variety and would suit an experienced communications professional to provide strategic oversight of our communications activities. The successful candidate will have experience of and a high level of competence in managing responsive digital platforms and design packages and experience of creating and the publishing of compelling, relevant and high quality content to a range of audiences. In return, you will benefit from working for a supportive and inclusive organisation (part of a world-leading university) offering good development opportunities to broaden your experience plus excellent benefits which include: A free 3-course lunch Membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (contributory pension scheme). Excellent annual leave entitlement and additional days for long service. Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan. Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service). Discount in University shops, free entry to other Oxford colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool. Annual flu jab. The College arranges various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more. Working in the office is encouraged although we do offer one day per week working from home for those teams who are able to. The College seeks to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion together with a policy of assisting all our employees to achieve professional growth. We strive to appoint committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every student achieves their best. View Further Particulars Here Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Wednesday, 7 February 2024.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing Monday, 19 February 2024 in Oxford. Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk. Recruitment Monitoring Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained HERE or by emailing human.resources@seh.ox.ac.uk.