Job description
Agile is an exciting programme with an innovative approach to bridging the gap between science and policy, established in February 2022 with £10 million from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to revolutionise the delivery of world-class research to support environmental policymaking. Building on the Oxford Martin School's mission to foster innovative collaborations to solve the world's most urgent challenges, it brings together interdisciplinary teams of outstanding researchers from across the University of Oxford to work with external partners, and industry and community stakeholders in rapid research ‘Sprints’ to address time-critical questions for policymakers.
We are seeking to appoint a Communications & Events Officer who will, under the management of the Agile Impact Facilitator, shape communications to promote and share the research and other Agile outputs via social media, the website, and email in formats that are accessible to decision makers and the public. The postholder will also support the coordination of events and communications for the capacity building and training programme, as well as impact and engagement activity.
The successful candidate will have a solid background in communication and events support, experience of organising in-person and online events, and experience in writing blog posts and website content. The role is full-time and primarily office-based, although 0.8FTE pro-rata hours and some remote working will be considered.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications and events professional to contribute to cutting-edge research and policy to tackle environmental challenges within an innovative programme that is pushing the boundaries of traditional research.
The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment in fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity. We are eager to receive applications from a diverse pool of candidates.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application.
The closing date is 12 noon on Friday 2nd June 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.