Communications Officer (Cyber Security)

This role will offer dedicated support to the University through effective operational and day-to-day communications and messaging to support our Cyber Security strategy. You will play a key role in raising awareness and understanding about cyber security across the collegiate University community, working closely with both cyber security and communications professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the University's mission of advancing learning, teaching and research by helping to protect Oxford's people, information, research data, systems and digital services, as part of our dedicated Cyber Security unit.

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Communications Officer (Cyber Security) to join the Office of the Chief Digital Information Officer (OCDIO) within the central Digital and Information Services Department.

Location: Central Oxford (hybrid working available, minimum 1 day onsite per week)

We are looking for a skilled content writer, capable of gathering and processing technical information quickly and making it accessible to a wide range of audiences, including staff and students across the University, via appropriate channels. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable interest in or knowledge of cyber security matters. You will be able to think strategically about how and when to communicate to deliver on agreed objectives, and to tailor communications to specific audiences.

You will be able to react calmly, responsively and professionally in sensitive or fast-moving situations, to create and execute plans efficiently, and to evaluate the outcomes of communications activity. You will also be confident at working independently and taking initiative, as well as working collaboratively as part of a supportive team, in a large and complex organisation.