Communications and Events Officer, Oxford Future of Marketing Initiative

Fixed term 2 Years We invite applications for a motivated and approachable individual to join the Oxford Future of Marketing Initiative (FOMI). This is a research initiative which was started in 2016 and it is one of the main research centres/initiatives at Saïd Business School. You will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Initiative by facilitating vital links between the research undertaken by FOMI’s academic researchers and relevant business audiences. FOMI’s research has an impact on the business world through communications, content and engagement/knowledge exchange activities, all of which you will be responsible for developing and delivering. In this role you will therefore ensure that the research produced by FOMI is known to relevant audiences in and has an impact on the business. You must work very closely with the academics who are part of the FOMI team and corporate partners to find the most effective ways to share FOMI’s research findings with the business world. To be considered for this role you will need to have:

• Experience working in a complex organisation and in a university or a corporate environment

and experience with developing and implementing strategic communications plans that target business audiences.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and/or in the absence of detailed information, using one’s

initiative and experience to deliver high quality work on time.

• Evidence of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive situations, personnel

matters, legally protected research matters and confidential research data.

• An understanding of the main aims and challenges in the Higher Education sector, an

appreciation of the special features of working in one of the world’s leading universities, and an understanding of the work-related challenges and pressures faced by academics at different career stages. Further information on this role and how to apply can be found in the job description. What We Offer Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Applications must include a CV, Cover Letter and Current Salary. The cover letter should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.