Job Description

32,080 rising to 34,610 (pro rata for fractional contracts)

Full Time, Fixed Term - Professional Ser

This role is advertised on a full or part time basis.

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: "shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research."

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

The role

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Communications - Students & Staff, you will be a key part of our dynamic Communications team. This role is responsible for delivering key communications to the University's 18,000 students. You will create engaging, inclusive and informative content across a wide range of channels and play a central role in advising colleagues across the University on how best to communicate with our diverse student body.

About the team

The Communications team provides essential leadership and advice on both internal and external communications for the entire University. As a part of the Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement Directorate, we are confident and ambitious, working to build the University's profile and make every contact count. We are passionate about ensuring that our communications are heard by our students, staff, and alumni against the backdrop of an incredibly busy digital world.

What will I be doing?

Develop and coordinate key student communication channels, including e-newsletters, digital screens, physical assets and emails.

Create engaging content for social media and other digital platforms as part of broader campaigns.

Provide expert advice to colleagues across the University on student communications best practice.

Coordinate campaigns to deliver key messages on topics like the National Student Survey (NSS) and student experience initiatives.

Liaise closely with the students' union (Brookes Union) to ensure a unified approach to student communications.

Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of our student communications and channels.

What skills do I need?

A degree or equivalent professional experience.

Proven experience in delivering student or internal communications in a large, complex organisation.

Demonstrable experience creating and coordinating engaging content across various channels.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advise and collaborate with a wide range of colleagues.

Strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously.

An understanding of how to measure and evaluate communication campaigns.

About the location

This is an agile working role based primarily at our Headington Campus, with options for homeworking. You will be based in the Buckley Building, which is located in our vibrant campus, one mile from the centre of Oxford. The agile working approach means you will have the flexibility to balance your time between home and the office, with a focus on delivering excellent work wherever you are.

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approximately 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education and a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees--both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities

Brookes on-site Nursery

Discounted travel options

TOTUM card discount scheme

Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles)

Training and development opportunities

Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting using the widest possible pool and welcome applications of all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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https://my.corehr.com/pls/oburecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=184865

Closing Date :

19-Oct-2025

Vacancy ID :

184865

Faculty or Directorate :

Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement

Location :

Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information :

pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

Posted on :

06-Oct-2025