PR & Marketing Manager

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 167738 & 168841, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The Bodleian Libraries, one of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions and world-class academic research institutions, is looking for an experienced, proactive communications creative to drive their PR & Marketing functions forward.

This role is integral to maintaining the Bodleian’s esteemed international profile and building our visitor base. It is split 60/40 between marketing and PR responsibility, so you will manage the delivery of our media relations activity, marketing campaigns and distribution networks, supporting awareness and increased engagement with our public programme, tours and exhibitions.

We work closely with a range of suppliers, including a PR agency and a marketing consultancy, who you will brief and manage day to day, working closely with the Head of Communications.

Applicants should be as comfortable dealing with reputational issues as they are writing copy for leaflets and newsletters, and a soft spot for budget tracking and brand compliance is a bonus. You should have a solid knowledge of how to create effective content for targeted audiences and develop innovative, high-impact campaigns that deliver great coverage against strategic objectives.

Experience in the heritage and arts sector is desired but not required, however evidence of successful creative communications campaign delivery and media coverage generation, in any industry, is essential. The ideal candidate for this position is a team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional interpersonal skills and is impeccably organised.

No two days are ever the same in the Bodleian communications team, but our collaborative approach and varied content calendar, make for a stimulating role and a fulfilling working environment.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week.

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CV’s will not be considered.

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

Our range of employee benefits and discounts include 38 days leave (including bank holidays), extensive training and development opportunities, access to travel and childcare schemes, free entry to colleges, discounted access to sporting facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts. For more details please see   

https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

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We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Lanisha Butterfield, Head of Communications, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (

[email protected]

). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (

[email protected]

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Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (GMT/BST) on Friday 2 February 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 19 February 2024.