Smith School, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY This is an exciting opportunity to lead the communications and events for the ground-breaking State of Carbon Dioxide Removal (SoCDR) initiative as it enters into a new phase.
Based at the University of Oxford, you will be part of an international collaboration providing reliable, independent and scientific data for tracking and assessing the development of CDR around the world.
As a member of the secretariat for the project, you will work alongside the Programme Manager, Data Lead and Head of Partnerships.
You will be a member of the communications teams in the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE), with dotted line reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications.
You will access support and resources from the central team, and help ensure that SoCDR communications align with the wider the Smith School strategy for maximum impact.You will work closely with the communications team in the School of Geography and Environment (SoGE) and the central University, additionally co-ordinating, where needed, with the communications teams in the other collaborating institutions.
The role will operate under the guidance of the Executive Team, constituted of members from the following institutions: the University of Oxford, Potsdam Institute for Climate lmpact Research (PlK), German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), University of Maryland, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Using your skills with websites and media (social and traditional), you will help raise the profile of the SoCDR outputs, map out strategic audiences, disseminate knowledge, and facilitate outreach events.
You will also interact with a growing and diversifying group of lead authors, editors and graphic designers to ensure the SoCDR reports continue to act as a trusted resource for those making decisions about CDR and its role in meeting climate goals.
What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' well-being, and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: An excellent contributory pension scheme38 days annual leaveA comprehensive range of childcare servicesFamily leave schemesCycle loan schemeDiscounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.
The post is fixed-term for 28 months, with the possibility of extension.
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.