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Communications agent:Job description:Job location: Oxford, Hybrid About the function We have a great opportunity for a Communications agent to join the Department of Oncology. This newly created position offers the opportunity to enhance internal and external communications within the Department. You will bring broad practice across digital and social media communications to drive innovation and excellence in communication and engagement. You will be an important connection through the department, working on initiatives to foster equity, diversity and inclusion, boosting student and staff engagement in various projects and programmes. We are seeking for someone who is a natural connector and networker, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across different levels of seniority and professional backgrounds. You should have outstanding communication expertise and a curious mind, be able to seek out expertise and have a talent for distilling complex information in an exciting and compelling manner. The prosperous candidate will be bustling with good ideas for effective engagement and communications with our audiences and will be organised and meticulous in executing these ideas. You should be a self-starter, with lots of initiative and comfortable working collaboratively with others in a fast-moving and demanding environment. This is a full-time and permanent post located at the Department of Oncology, Old Road Campus Research Building, Oxford OX3 7DQ. this function also offers the opportunity for some hybrid working. About you You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional practice. You will have practice of producing effective digital content, working with content management systems and liaising with web developers and IT support. You will have broad communications practice in print, digital and social media. You will have excellent writing expertise, attention to detail, and proven capability to tailor content for different media and audiences. You will also have excellent interpersonal expertise, including diplomacy and the capability to inspire the confidence of colleagues across the department. capability to work independently in a complex environment, taking initiative when necessary and prioritising effectively to meet deadlines is essential. Professional qualification in marketing, public relations or similar areas and practice working in higher education or medical research will be advantageous. What We Offer 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 annual leave inclusive of bank holidays » A comprehensive range of childcare services » Family leave schemes » Cycle loan scheme » Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans » Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs Application Process Applications for this vacancy need to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement (setting out how you meet the selection criteria), a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Informal Enquiries about this function can be made to Hannah Mackie at hannah.mackie@oncology.ox.ac.uk . Only applications received by 12:00pm on Wednesday 22 May 2024 will be considered. Interviews are expected to take place w/c 3rd June 2024. Candidates should be available for interview during this time. Committed to equality and valuing diversity Skills:
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