Oxford City Council
Communications Officer
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Communications Officer
Communications Officer – Mediacasts / Oxford City Council
Oxford is a wonderful city, and the City Council is working to enhance it through innovative projects:
- A £9m annual investment to tackle homelessness
- Construction of hundreds of new homes for families and young people
- Grassroots community and leisure facility funding to address health and social inequality
- VS. net-zero ambition, faster than any UK city
At the heart of this progress lies communications—shaping resident collaboration, climate awareness, and community engagement. This role is for a communicator exceptional at storytelling across digital, social, and traditional platforms.
Role Purpose
Develop and execute campaigns that position Oxford City Council as an effective, efficient, value-for-money service provider.
Core focus areas:
- Securing and managing media coverage of council actions, policies, and decisions at local, national, and specialist levels.
- Driving innovation in engagement strategies and creative communications initiatives.
- Overseeing corporate publications, ensuring clarity, quality, and alignment with the Council’s priorities.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Partnerships & Crisis Communication
- Cooperate with team members and all service areas to:
- Deliver targeted campaigns addressing key council priorities.
- Protect/boost Oxford City Council’s local, regional, and national reputation.
- Develop external/internal communications strategy and implementation plans.
2. Media & Engagement
- Lead proactive media relations, crisis response, and crisis communication—forging strong relationships with broadcast/print outlets.
- Monitor council social media accounts, actively updating content, and curating engagement.
- Produce high-quality, value-driven public campaigns aligned with Council objectives.
3. Content & Resources
- Contribute to editing/producing flagship corporate publications.
- Innovate to improve performance, cut costs, and adapt to emerging challenges.
4. External Reputation & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as a key contact for press inquiries, Council members, and officers—acting as an ambassador for the Communications team.
- Foster collaborative media campaigns with internal/ external partners.
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5. Training & Development
- Maintain currency on UK current affairs and local governance issues.
- Quality участвElectively attend relevant training; proactively develop skills for future needs.
6. Administrative & Flexible Responsibilities
- Assume additional duties as agreed (including occasional after-hours work).
- Support the council’s equalities and carbon-neutral commitments.
About the Role
Human Resources Internal Change Lead (Due Diligence)
- Location: Oxford, UK
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Remuneration: £29,641–£33,432 inclusive of inner London allowance
Compliance requirement: Employment will include transfer under DPA 2018 (§3) to handle personal data.
Closing date: 10th December 2024. Application deadline (interview): 19th December 2024
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