We are seeking an organised and creative Events & Communications Officer to coordinate events and deliver engaging communications across a range of channels. The role combines event management, content creation, media relations and stakeholder engagement within a busy environment.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties:
- Plan and coordinate events and meetings, including venues, catering, invitations, registrations and speaker liaison
- Manage event logistics, including room set-up, signage, AV and coordination with suppliers and support staff
- Maintain an organisation-wide events calendar, helping to avoid clashes and ensure effective promotion
- Coordinate post-event activities, including recordings, feedback, financial reporting and evaluation
- Support event promotion through newsletters, social media, news content and other communications channels
- Create, edit and proofread communications including newsletters, web content, social media posts and press releases
- Coordinate media relations, liaising with journalists, partners and external press teams
- Monitor communications and media performance and produce relevant metrics and reports
- Ensure communications and events consistently follow brand and house-style guidelines
Selection Criteria:
- Relevant experience in an events and/or communications role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience planning and delivering events and communications activity
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing suppliers and budgets
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-specialist audiences
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing deadlines
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills
Vacancy ID: 23967
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service