CCS Communications Officer

The Connected Communication Service (CCS) is a shared service communications team - providing communications capability to multiple parts of the Division through a single team and shared resources, rather than each department maintaining that capability independently - and is the only team of its kind at the University of Oxford. Essentially, we act as an internal communications agency for the departments in the Social Sciences Division who have signed up to our services. 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
• 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
We support hybrid working arrangements. Any arrangements will be considered in consultation with the line manager. About the Role The CCS is looking for a well-rounded communications professional to lead on a new partnership with the Department of Sociology to deliver one year's maternity cover to the department. This role will be based in the divisional office and departmental offices as necessary - as well as having the opportunity to work remotely. Working hours will be on a part-time basis within the core working hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, with attendance in person at team meetings on Wednesday morning essential. This post is 0.5FTE and fixed term until 31 September 2027 or the return of the substantive postholder, in the first instance., The post holder will have extensive communications experience in print, digital and social media. Mixing strategic and operational responsibilities, you will work closely with the department, build relationships with stakeholders throughout the University and provide effective support that helps fulfil departmental objectives.

The post holder will be able to work independently in a busy environment, take initiative when necessary and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. The successful candidate will display excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and the ability to inspire the confidence of colleagues. The post holder will be comfortable with supporting stakeholders from across the University, as well as providing support to and receiving support from other members of the CCS team.

Social Sciences Divisional Office, 6 Worcester Street, Oxford, OX1 2BX Grade 07S: £39,424-£47,779 pro rata The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Social Sciences Division is one of four academic Divisions in the University. The Division represents one of the largest groupings of social scientists in the world, with over 1,000 researchers and 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students exploring major challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, migration, global governance, justice, poverty and international development. In 2025 the University of Oxford ranked second in both the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for Social Sciences and QS World University Rankings for Social Sciences & Management.