Communications Coordinator
Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Annual Salary Range: £35,000-£43,500, DOE
Location: Office-based in Oxford
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Reports to: Communications Manager (UK)
The Role This post is commissioned and funded by the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), established in Los Angeles and now expanding into Oxford.
EIT is expanding upon its existing collaborations with the University of Oxford by building a 320,000 square feet research institute and medical clinic in the nearby Oxford Science Park. In addition to this investment, EIT will fund approximately 20 scholarships each year for the world's best global innovators, offering fully-funded study at the University of Oxford, and cutting-edge programming and innovation opportunities with world experts in Oxford, LA and beyond.
The Communications Coordinator is responsible for content development and online platforms to ensure brand consistency and clear coordinated messaging, to a high end and finish. They will generate effective internal and external communication strategies through digital, print and social media.
This role provides a unique opportunity to support communication efforts at EIT Oxford, cross functionally within the organisation - from Ellison Scholars programme, the Institute's operations and research, and the patient treatment centre.
Hours of work will generally be Monday to Friday, core hours 08:30-17:30 and will be office/site based. However due to the nature of the role and organisation there may be times where flexibility is required during the evening and occasionally weekends to accommodate interaction with EIT Los Angeles and also on international recruitment campaigns managed by Oxford.
Our Mission Founded by Larry Ellison and David B. Agus, MD, the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) works to develop and deploy advanced technology in pursuit of solving some of humanity's most challenging and enduring problems. Guided by world leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs, EIT seeks to accelerate innovation by driving scientific and technological advancements across four humane endeavours: medical sciences and healthcare, food security and sustainable agriculture, clean energy and climate change, and government policy and economics.
Please visit eit.org for more details.
Responsibilities May include some or all the following responsibilities:
- Website-Maintain, update and maximise the EIT Oxford and Ellison Scholars webpages, layout, design and user experience.
- Social Media-Graphic design, compose and schedule posts on EIT Oxford channels [X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook] manage and optimise EIT Oxford's content calendar.
- Newsletter -Draft MailChimp email campaigns [copy writing and design] to different audiences, e.g, Ellison Scholars outreach organisations and prospective applicant. Manage email lists.
- Printed Materials-Research and write engaging content for EIT's internalnewsletter and other publications [e.g. Ellison Scholars student handbook, posters, annual impact report, brochures] and support with design and layout.
- Digital Assets-Develop and curate digital signage and presentation decks as required.
- Analytics - Contribute to social, email and web analytics, providing regular reports and strategic insights to inform future campaigns.
- Daily Support-general communications tasks including but not limited to coordinating with suppliers print/production planning, stakeholder sign off processes, website updates, developing and protecting a consistent brand.
- Provide operation and administrative support to the Communications Manager to ensure communications are delivered on time, on budgetand to an excellent standard.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A track record of producing creative and engaging digital communications to a high standard and finish.
- Good graphic design ability, with a high level of proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Canva, WordPress, MailChimp and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience coordinating complexcommunications projects involving multiple stakeholders, deliveringmaterials to a set brief and deadline.
- Excellent copy-writing skills for email and web:clear, concise, compelling.
- Exceptional oral communication and presentation skills.
- Organised, reliable and detail orientated.
- Strong creative thinking abilities and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to build collaborativeworking relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation and develop strong professional relationships externally.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- At least three years' experience in a design communications role with an international audience.
- Skilled in the following:video production and editing skills, podcasting, SEO, website content management systems, Google Analytics.
- Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment, able to work with changing requirements
Terms of Appointment
- You must be eligible to work in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
- You must be based in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
- During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.
Please apply online and also provide a covering letter specifically highlighting how your existing skills and experiences support fulfilling the responsibilities of this role.
Closing date for applications 24th March 2024 but may close sooner depending on responses.
The Ellison Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks towards innovation. EIT values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.
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