Part-time Communications Officer

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK (On-site)

£36K/yr – £42K/yrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the full cycle of communications, from planning and creating content to measuring impact, while coordinating a strategic calendar and engaging diverse audiences across internal and external channels.

  • Content strategy and calendar management
  • Performance monitoring and reporting

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, write and edit content for internal newsletters, intranet, and promotional materials; plan engagement activities; and work with colleagues at all levels to ensure our messages are strategic, consistent and engaging.
  • Develop a strategic content calendar encompassing both evergreen content and timely news, ensuring that communications activity aligns with the overarching priorities of the Department and the DTC.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications activity, using data and insights to inform future planning and ensure that communications support departmental priorities. The role will also involve preparing reports and analysis for internal stakeholders.
  • Plan and deliver engaging, consistent and audience-focused communications; engage internal staff, academic and student groups, and external audiences; contribute to the planning and delivery of communications.

Requirements

  • Experience using digital content creation and management tools, such as Canva, Metricool and content management systems (CMS).

Benefits

  • Excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave (including public holidays) – pro rata for part time jobs
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport
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Oxford, England, GBR
23K employees (391 in marketing)
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78% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

£36K/yr – £42K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Communications median pay in the United Kingdom

£44K/yr

Most pay falls between £33K and £60K. Based on 105 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
391 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
4.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$10.2M
Last Raise
$8.6M
Grant, 18 days ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2026
    Grant • $8.6M
  • May 2026
    Grant • $1.6M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$14.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.2%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
6.8%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23.1K
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Part-time Communications Officer

University of Oxford · Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK · On-site