1 Part time, Media / Design / Creative Industries / Art jobs in Abingdon-on-thames, Oxfordshire

The Communications Team at the Diocese of Oxford is looking for a new Publications and Design Communications Officer, 30 hours per week, on a one-year fixed-term contract. We are seeking someone with established design skills and experience of drafting, writing, proofing, and finalising written content for both online and print purposes. We are a small, friendly, motivated, and welcoming team., Our role is to publicise the work of the diocese to clergy, laity, communities and parishioners, and shine a light on their endeavours and successes. We tell the stories of our 808 churches and their communities while supporting the other teams and departments in the diocese in sharing their news and projects. There is occasional weekend and evening working, so some flexibility is essential. Meeting deadlines and prioritising projects will be a core part of this role. We operate a hybrid model, so 60% of your hours will be in our office.

You will be highly organised, technically literate, flexible, and a calm presence in a busy office. You will have an aptitude for eye-catching design and powerful written materials, using our brand and style guidelines. You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. All our staff do have a desire to make a difference and are aligned with our values of being compassionate, courageous, and contemplative. Familiarity with the work of the Church of England is desirable, but not essential.

• 25 days holiday, pro rata, per annum, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days;
• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the diocese offers three privilege days;
• Hybrid working;
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café;
• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5%, including 1% death in service benefit (5% employee contribution);
• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme;
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision;
• An attractive modern working environment.
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.