Grade 7: £38, - £46, per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1, per annum Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week; part time considered, minimum 0.8 FTE) At Saïd Business School, our world-leading academics work at the intersection of ideas and practice, partnering with global businesses, policymakers, entrepreneurs and NGOs to address the most pressing challenges of our time. We now seek an exceptional Research Communications Manager to tell these stories to the world. As a senior member of the Schools Research Office, you will design and deliver a bold, creative communications strategy that raises the visibility of our research and demonstrates its relevance to business, policy and society. You will work with faculty, research centres and marketing colleagues to transform complex, technical research into compelling narratives across digital, print and media channels. Key responsibilities:
1. Develop and lead a School-wide research communications strategy aligned with our brand and strategic priorities.
2. Build strong relationships with media, policymakers, sponsors and industry leaders.
3. Create and commission high-quality content across channels, from web features to social media, opinion articles and podcasts.
4. Partner with the Universitys communications teams to maximise reach and impact.
5. Measure and evaluate communications success, using insights to refine strategy.
You will have substantial communications expertise, particularly in translating complex research into clear, engaging content for non-specialist audiences. You will also have outstanding writing and editorial skills, strong research and analytical abilities, and proven experience in developing and delivering strategic communications plans across multiple platforms. The role requires solid project management capability and proficiency with digital tools and analytics. You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit:. Further information on this role can be found in the job description. At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do. We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
6. Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
7. Hybrid working
8. Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
9. Discounted bus travel
10. Subsidised onsite catering
11. Cycle loan scheme
12. Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. For further guidance and support, please visit. The closing date for applications is 8 September at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 16 or 17 September. Are you interested in joining Saïd Business Schools talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at .