Job Description

Would you like to help market and communicate world class innovation emanating from Oxford?
Are you interested in joining a team of outstanding people working to manage marketing and communications for a leading technology transfer office?
Do you have experience in scoping and delivering digital platforms for marketing and communications?

With one foot in academia and the other in industry, Oxford University Innovation’s professionals undertake a wide variety of tasks, from licensing university ideas, and finding investment for spinout companies, to setting up social enterprises and supporting student entrepreneurship and consulting services. University innovation is the magic behind the scenes that turns ideas born in a university into companies and technologies that look to have a positive and transformative economic and societal impact on the wider world.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Digital Marketing Communications Manager who will be responsible for developing our digital plan and platforms to showcase our innovation excellence and impact. The role will involve day-to-day management of our website, Dynamics 365 marketing applications and other digital platforms (internal and external).

You will have skills managing website development projects, social media management, digital analysis and CRM platforms. Particularly desirable is the ability to balance digital development skills with operational delivery skills working alongside multiple teams and external partners. The post holder report to the Head of Marketing and Communications and work with a team of dynamic MarComms professionals in Oxford.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Management of OUI’s main website and sub-sites, social media and OUI’s use of third party and partner platforms.
Work closely to consult with and engage OUI’s marketing and communications team, OUI’s wider business units and external stakeholders to develop and maintain and update our digital platform for marketing and communications purposes.
Coordinate and develop digital tools and approaches to enhance our digital presence. This includes measuring our performance and providing insights to bring to life OUI’s key messages, services, people and stories. You will also support colleagues to utilise our digital platforms for marketing purposes.
Manage activities within budget and using an organised project management approach to collaborate with colleagues internally and externally to deliver key projects and campaigns on time.

About You

You will need to have excellent people skills and be a team player with a proven track record and experience managing digital platforms and projects. A degree in marketing, digital technology or equivalent is required and a demonstrated passion for communicating science and innovation.

You will also need to demonstrate you have the skills to work well with knowledgeable and motivated people to achieve goals as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to work autonomously and manage diverse projects and stakeholders effectively with team members and other departments across OUI. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who has the ability to act with kindness, diplomacy, integrity and good judgement.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate proven ability in:

Experience managing digital platforms and how they might support marketing a business like OUI.
Strong technical and data driven ability with a broad understanding of software and systems to build our SEO, UX journey and platform optimisation. This should include working knowledge and experience of: WordPress, Dynamics 365 or similar.
Experience using CRM software and be proficient at working within and developing relevant marketing dashboards and reports to answer specific marketing questions. You will be comfortable using Google Analytics and reporting tools to gather insights and report recommendations to share with colleagues and to help update and develop marketing strategies.
Experience working with content and design partners to developing brilliant user experiences.
Extensive experience collaborating closely across marketing teams, organisations and with partners to deliver best in class digital platforms.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Oxford University Innovation is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a supportive working, learning and social environment, in which the rights and dignity of all its staff are respected, and where everyone can be themselves and are empowered to reach their full potential. This commitment is linked to and reinforces the OUI values of integrity, collaboration, and empowerment. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.

OUI is accredited with the Investors in People Silver status.

Our approach to hybrid and flexible working:

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best talent. We also appreciate that the UK workforce is becoming increasingly diverse and includes a high percentage of parents and individuals with caring responsibilities, as well as those whose interests and aspirations impact on their time.

We recognise the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home lives by offering flexible working arrangements that enable them to balance their work commitments with other priorities. This includes hybrid working and flexible working.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the application form from the OUI website and send it together with a copy of your CV and cover letter to Charlotte Farnworth at ADLIB via the APPLY button.

The salary for this role is commensurate with experience and will range from £48,000 – £56,000.

The closing date is midday on Thursday, 3rd October 2024.

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