The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
The Department of Psychiatry is based on the Warneford Hospital site in Oxford – a friendly, welcoming place of work with an international reputation for excellence. The Department has a substantial research programme, with major funding from Medical Research Council (MRC), Wellcome Trust and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and provides highly rated medical training in psychiatry. The Head of Department is Professor Belinda Lennox.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Communications Officer to join the newly established Oxford Centre for Women’s Mental Health and play a key role in shaping its communications, engagement and public profile as it advances world-leading research and impact in women’s mental health.
What We Offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.
About the Role
The post is funded for until 31 July 2031 and is based in the Department of Psychiatry at the Warneford Hospital and at the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health
You will professionally deliver the communications strategy for the interdisciplinary Oxford Centre for Women’s Mental Health (OCWMH), working with stakeholders in affiliated University departments and units (especially Psychiatry, NDWRH and the Humanities Division). You will write, edit and proofread a range of communications materials for broad audiences, including newsletters, blog posts, briefings and reports. You will oversee the production of promotional materials for OCWMH campaigns and events, including dedicated websites, brochures, leaflets and posters
About You
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience You will have demonstrated experience of taking responsibility for print and digital communications, social media content and supporting media relations activity. You will have proven experience in producing effective web content. Professional qualifications in public relations or marketing are desirable.
Diversity
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. See the University pages on the application process at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/application-process
The closing date for applications is 17 September 2026.
Interviews will take place on 8 October 2026 and will be face to face/online
