Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our mission is to create a world that is better led, better served, and better governed. We are a global institution dedicated to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide. We achieve this through teaching current and future leaders, conducting impactful research, and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The Blavatnik School of Government is a dynamic and collaborative department located in an award-winning building in Oxford. We organize regular events and talks featuring renowned guest speakers, accessible to all staff members. Additionally, we host casual social gatherings such as coffee and cake mornings, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

We value the well-being of our employees and offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• Family leave schemes and comprehensive childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to various social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working

For more information about working at the School, please visit our jobs page.

About the Role

The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking a highly experienced and strategic communications professional to lead a challenging role at the core of a new £30m six-year global research and policy initiative.

The What Works Hub on Global Education (WWH) at the Blavatnik School of Government aims to significantly enhance learning outcomes for children in developing countries. It achieves this by generating new evidence on the “implementation science” of delivering effective education on a large scale, in cooperation with governments and across diverse contexts.

As the Communications Lead, you will have editorial control over the WWH website. You will strategically disseminate messages and analysis produced by the WWH, its partners, and the broader education community. Furthermore, you will leverage the assets of strategic partners to maximize coverage, support communication efforts in different countries and regions, and lead branding initiatives. Additionally, you will oversee the production process for reports in collaboration with a Communications Officer and the Senior Research Manager.

About You

You are a skilled storyteller capable of effectively communicating the innovative work of the WWH. With excellent strategic and interpersonal skills, you have experience collaborating with partners globally and writing articles and website copy. You possess discerning editorial judgement and thrive in fast-paced and demanding environments. Your project management and delivery skills are top-notch. Relevant work experience and a demonstrated ability to use social media in a professional communications capacity are essential.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and contact information for two referees through the online application (click the ‘Apply’ button above).

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday, August 7, 2023.