Communications Officer

This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. You will play a key role in the marketing and communications function at the Department and provide vital support. You will support the Department across a range of external and internal marketing activities, working in digital and print media. You will be responsible for managing the OBGA's day-to-day activities for the Departmental website and social media channels. The Botanic Garden and Arboretum runs a variety of research, education, public engagement and commercial activities and the post holder will be a flexible team player who can adapt to a fast-changing work environment. This is a permanent, full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week. Job share and part-time working (80% of the full-time hours') can be also considered for the right candidate. The role supports a hybrid working model, with the expectation of working on-site across two locations at least three days per week. Occasional weekend/evening work will be required as part of this role.

You do not need expertise in plants but you will have experience in communications and marketing with specific experience in website management, content production, internal communications and digital communications. You will have excellent writing skills and will be proficient in working with the Microsoft suite of applications as well as Adobe Creative Cloud or similar to create content. Ability to work effectively in a complex environment with a diverse range of stakeholders is also essential.

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 of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans