188561 - CSAE Communications Manager [maternity leave cover]
Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE), Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ
Grade 7: £ 39,424 - £ 47,779 per annum
Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Part-time will be considered (0.8 FTE)
Start November 2026, fixed term to April 2028 (Externally funded)
The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) is seeking an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to provide maternity leave cover and ensure continuity across its communications, events, and stakeholder engagement activities. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the Centre's communications strategy, overseeing the delivery of high-profile international events, and promoting CSAE's world-leading research to academic, policy, and practitioner audiences.
Reporting directly to the CSAE Executive Director and line managing the CSAE Events Coordinator, the postholder will play a key role in maintaining CSAE's international profile and supporting its research community. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers across the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department for International Development, as well as with external stakeholders across Africa and the wider international development community.
A key priority upon appointment will be to assume responsibility for the annual CSAE Conference, a flagship international event attracting more than 400 delegates each year. The postholder will oversee the final stages of planning and successful delivery of the 2027 Conference and will subsequently begin preparations for the 2028 Conference to ensure seamless continuity during the maternity leave period.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online and should include a CV, a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, and the names of two referees.
Closing date: 12:00 noon, 29 September 2026
Interviews will take place on 08 October 2026.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence. The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
