Associate Director - Communications and Events
University of Oxford, Kennington, Oxfordshire
Associate Director - Communications and Events
£64228
University of Oxford, Kennington, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 18 Dec | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: cdb94f70a4b14b8abeadeea6eb0b3dd3
Full Job Description
- Develop and deliver an integrated communications and events strategy to support the School's goals and raise its global profile.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, including Media Managers, an Events Manager, a Social Media Manager and an Internal Communications Manager.
- Oversee media strategy, securing impactful domestic and international coverage, and managing proactive and reactive media activities.
- Ensure seamless alignment of events with the School's communications objectives, leveraging events as platforms for visibility and impact.
- Evaluate performance across media, social media, events and internal communications, using data insights to inform future strategies.
You will possess proven leadership and team management experience, with the ability to mentor and drive high performance in communications teams. You will have expertise in developing and executing effective communications strategies, including delivering high-profile campaigns, managing crisis communications and overseeing successful events. You should also demonstrate experience in social media management, with a strong grasp of channels and metrics, and a talent for identifying and leveraging communications opportunities for positive coverage.
Saïd Business School, Park End Street and Hayes House, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Are you an exceptional leader in communications and events, ready to elevate the global profile of one of the world's leading business schools? Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is seeking an Associate Director for Communications and Events to spearhead our media relations, social media, internal communications and events teams. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will develop and execute a cohesive strategy that ensures our research, achievements and brand reach internal and external audiences, enhancing our reputation on the global stage. This is a pivotal leadership role, blending strategic vision with operational excellence to align the School's communications and events activities with its broader objectives. - Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
- Discounted bus travel
- Subsidised onsite catering
- Cycle loan scheme
- Plus, many other University benefits
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do. We offer very generous benefits, some of which are: