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About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including: • An excellent contributory pension scheme, • 38 days’ annual leave, • Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services, • Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans, • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs About the role Reporting to the Programme Director of the What Works Hub for Global Education, you will communicate the programme’s mission and findings to a range of audiences – from policymakers in target countries, to leading global academics and international organisations. This will involve overseeing and delivering the Hub’s communications strategy, managing the Hub’s website and social media channels, creating and disseminating content, and coordinating with implementation partners in country, as well as offering a range of hands-on support as part of a tight project team. The role will involve working closely with our strategic and consortium partners, to ensure that communications and engagement activities are targeted effectively to different audiences and country contexts. You will be based within the What Works Hub at the Blavatnik School of Government, as part of the Hub’s central programme team. You will also have strong links to the School’s corporate Communications and Events team, who will provide senior guidance and support on communications and engagement. You will be supported by, and line-manage, a Communications and Projects Officer. This role is fixed-term until 30 June 2027. Whilst the role is a Grade 8 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with less experience for which an appointment would be at Grade 7 (£39,424 - £47,779 p.a.) with the job title and responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate. About you You will be a communications professional who wants to make a contribution on important global issues and is passionate about improving education outcomes. You proactively support broader team activities, stepping in where needed, while still ensuring you deliver on your core duties. You can get your head around research and policy ideas easily, and are comfortable working with academics. You are responsive enough to deliver fast on their priorities and win trust, but assured enough to offer ideas about more effective or efficient ways to deliver their objectives. You must be a self-starter who is confident working in a matrix style, can cope with complexity and ambiguity, and can define, schedule and drive your own objectives and activities based on a strong understanding of the programme objectives. The role also demands excellent writing skills, digital fluency, and the ability to get to grips with complex concepts and networks. You will be able to promote the Hub’s thinking, evidence and stories to a broad audience, including policymakers worldwide, working strategically with partners to build the Hub’s credibility as the go-to place for excellence on learning outcomes. You will have excellent strategic thinking and interpersonal skills, experience of working with partners globally, experience of writing articles and copy for websites, and demonstrable editorial judgement. Strong project management and proven delivery skills, along with relevant work experience and demonstrable experience using social media in a professional communications capacity, are essential. Application process Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK Time) on Friday 15 May 2026.

WHO WE ARE: Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications. VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website - VVB, our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values – – Care & Collaboration O – Opportunity & Ownership R – Responsibility & Respect E – Excellence & End Result Focus WHAT WE OFFER: • Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals, • Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location, • Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools, • 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme, provided by Canada Life, • Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP, • Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE) The Anthro joint venture between Egis and VVB Engineering will provide comprehensive turn-key services for London's state-of-the-art HS2 gateway station at Old Oak Common. We have been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver MEPHFC (Mechanical, Electrical Public Health, Fire and Communications) systems works. WHAT WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER (MEP) As a Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the team and will be required to support the Associate Director, who leads the MEPHFC team. You will lead and manage Engineers and be responsible for the production and delivery of MEPHFC designs. We are looking for someone who's dedicated, diligent, and driven, and will take this challenge head on, being an important part of a dynamic team with big ambitions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead and develop a high-performing team with clear vision and direction., • Manage internal/external resources to meet contract and client expectations., • Establish and oversee Technical Assurance processes per industry standards., • Control project programmes, address supply chain delays, and implement mitigations., • Ensure compliance with NR-L2-RSE-02009 through CEM and CRE governance., • Maintain high design standards, fostering a first-time-right culture., • Review designs to mitigate construction risks early., • Oversee engineering team's design outputs per British Standards & Eurocodes (GRIP 1-5 / RIBA 2-5 / ES1-3)., • Ensure 3D design coordination aligns with BIM Standards., • Manage CDM and CSM-REA requirements to minimize risks (ALARP)., • Track design progress and issue meeting minutes., • Handle RFI, TQ, and project communications (EWN, GC)., • Coordinate engineering activities for cost-effective, timely, and quality solutions., • Produce and distribute progress reports and dashboards., • Ensure consistency and compliance of engineering deliverables with industry standards., • Promote sustainable design, digital innovation, and knowledge sharing across projects., • Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Council Professional Registration., • 5-10 years' experience in Engineering/Design Management, with 2+ years in the rail industry., • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary rail project design and team leadership., • Strong skills in design coordination, integration, and assurance processes., • Ability to solve engineering problems, manage design interfaces, and ensure quality delivery., • Experienced in reviewing DRN comments, WPP, Form C/G/A/B, and other design reviews., • Commercially aware with a clear understanding of project scopes, requirements, and budget., • Effective leadership, mentoring, and team development abilities., • Communication, organisation, and collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers., • In-depth understanding of MEPHFC systems (technical, design, installation, and maintenance). VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. xrnqpay All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Head of Communications offering hybrid working arrangements. Using the resources provided by their direct reports, in the contracts and the central marketing and communications function, this role will ensure the specification and deliv

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we're looking for a Head of Procurement to play a pivotal role in our transformation and growth. You will lead on our procurement transformation journey, with full ownership of our spend which is well in excess of £100m a

Head of Fundraising & Communications. This centre will be the newest member of national growing network of state-of-the-art youth centres, giving young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to when school is out. This is a rare opportunity to join a charity at the very start of

Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring, customer obsessed people, and we're looking for a Head of Finance to ensure accurate financial records, strong controls, timely transactions, high-quality financial reporting, and effective cash flow management to support sustainable growth. Whoever yo

Manage a team of 2 Communications Professionals, day to day activities and tasks for the Communications team include:. As required, work closely with Managing Partners and Group Services Directors (Marketing, HR, Technology, Finance, Project Office and Knowledge) to design and roll out communication

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Director, Head of Marketing Communications, Fitch Solutions based out of our New York or London office. Sitting within the Marketing organization, the Senior Director, Head of Marketing Communications will define and execute a Fitch Solutions’ market-f

As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. The Head of PR, Communications & Content is responsible for shaping and delivering Advania UKI’s

You should have proven use of AI to support the production of content and messaging tests to drive efficiency in the role whilst remaining 100% in control of the output. Outstanding communication skills with an editorial, authority-building tone suited to enterprise compliance buyers (Heads of Finan

Head of Communications – 100x Impact, Marshall Institute. Impact is a global initiative based at the LSE Marshall Institute that supports and scales social innovations capable of improving millions of lives. Lead development and delivery of 100x’s communications strategy, shaping how the organis

Exclusive opportunity for a Head of Reputation Communications to play a pivotal role in anticipating, managing, and mitigating reputational and communication risks for a global FMCG organisation. Head of Reputation Communications. Partner with External Communications on media strategy and reactive r

The Head of Campaign & Communications leads the end-to-end development and delivery of integrated brand and commercial campaigns across owned, earned and paid channels. Own and lead the global campaign and communications strategy, overseeing the development and execution of seasonal brand campaigns,

With a tight-knit, engineering-focused team, they are looking for a Head of Communications to define, scale, and own their brand as the company transitions from R&D to commercial rollout. Here at Sapio Consulting we are not only proud to be equal opportunity employers in our own right but are also c

A leading talent solutions firm in Greater London is seeking a Head of External Communications to develop and oversee the PR strategy for their new brand. The position is permanent, offering a salary up to £70,000, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days in the office.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in senior communications roles, particularly within international professional services, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong understanding of the legal sector. A leading international legal firm is seeking a Head of Communications to join

Head of Fundraising and Communications. Merrifield Consultants is delighted to work with The Ben Kinsella Trust to find their new Head of Fundraising and Communications. You will join the senior leadership team, and lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven and project-managed a

A global consultancy firm is searching for a Head of Capital Markets to lead their financial communications practice in London. This senior leadership role involves advising public companies and financial institutions on strategic communications, investor relations, and reputation management.

A leading Christian charity based in London is seeking a Head of Marketing and Communications. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in marketing and communications within the non-profit sector and a strong understanding of digital marketing. This role offers opportunities to lead a creati

A professional institution for civil engineers is looking for a Lead Internal Communications Manager in Greater London. The position offers various employee benefits, including 25 days of annual leave and a personal pension scheme. This strategic role will develop and implement the internal communic

A global eye care charity is seeking a Head of Communications to lead their integrated communication strategy. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in multi-channel communications, focusing on brand messaging and audience engagement. The role is permanent, full-time, and offers a hyb

On the track, the action is a celebration of ten decades of racing history, from the pre-war machines of the 1920s through to GT cars of the 2010s. Job title: Head of Marketing, Communications & Community. You will manage a compact team and external partners, build competitor insight and development

A prominent recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Communications for a high-growth SaaS company. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in external communications, particularly in the SaaS or technology sectors.

In the UK, we are an in-house team of 12 communications practitioners whose job it is to build the reputation of Publicis Groupe’s capabilities and agencies in the UK. Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing abou

We are seeking an experienced Head of Communications to develop and lead a communications strategy across all sectors and business areas for a leading professional services business. Extensive years in a senior communications role, ideally within international professional services or partnership en

A leading fintech company is looking for a Head of Content & Comms to develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy. This role demands strong editorial skills and experience in B2B content development, including the management of external PR agencies.

A leading communications agency in Greater London is looking for a Head of Corporate Communications to take charge of client relationships and drive new business development. This position requires a strong background in corporate communications, with a focus on building relationships and mentoring

A leading professional services business in London is looking for an experienced Head of Communications. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in a senior communications role, especially within professional services, and a proven ability to deliver impactful strategies. This role involv

With at least 8 years in professional communications roles, you will have demonstrable experience of leading teams and building high-impact communications strategies. As the Global Head of Communications for the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), you will play a lead role in building EJF’s vi

On offer for the successful Head of Brand and Communications:. The Head of Brand & Communications will lead the creation and execution of brand strategies and communication plans to drive engagement and visibility. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Brand & Communications to make an impac

Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing about 100,000 professionals. In the UK, we are an in-house team of 12 communications practitioners whose job it is to build the reputation of Publicis Groupe’s capabilities

As the Head of Public Affairs and Communications, you will report to the UK Managing Director with a functional reporting line to the Director of Public Affairs Europe. We are currently hiring for a Head of Public Affairs and Communications in the packaging and sustainability industry. Partner with

A leading retail company in Greater London seeks a Head of Corporate Communications to lead a national communication strategy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in corporate communications, strong influencing skills, and crisis management proficiency. This senior role focuses on m

A major UK energy organisation is seeking a Head of Corporate Communications to oversee corporate narrative and lead external communications during the energy transition. Ideal candidates should have extensive corporate communications experience and the ability to connect communications with long-te

A leading consumer platform in London is seeking a Communications Lead to pioneer its narrative and build a communications function from scratch. Enjoy perks like 29 days off, share options, and a cozy work environment at our King's Cross office. The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years in communication

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a Head of Communications for the Royal Society of Biology in the UK. In this role, you will lead strategic communications, branding, and stakeholder engagement activities to enhance the organization's reputation. Candidates should possess strong media relations e

As Head of External Communications - EMEA, you will lead Aon's external communications across the region, working closely with senior leaders and communications colleagues across countries and globally. Work with the EMEA CMO and Global Head of Communications to shape and deliver external communicat

The RSB currently offers a four-day working week (32 hours), which is non-contractual and reviewed annually. Our members study, work and research in fields that encompass humans, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, ecosystems and the molecular mechanisms of life. Our vision is of a world that va

A highly praised and established large architectural studio based in London, renowned for international, sustainable, and inspirational projects, are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Communications to join their London office. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office,

A leading charitable organization in Greater London is seeking a Head of Communications and Marketing to provide strategic leadership in promoting its mission. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, with a salary range of £46,000-£50,000 depending on experience. The organization values d

We are partnering with a financial services business in West Yorkshire who are looking for a Head of Communications on a 12 month FTC. Manage a small UK communications team, supporting their development across internal comms, external comms, intranet knowledge sharing, colleague engagement and event

Ahighly praised and established large architectural studio based in London, renowned for international, sustainable, and inspirational projects, are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Communications to join their London office. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, w

A global talent solutions provider is going through a period of radical change and looking to bring in a new Head of External Communications to join the team. Working alongside Director of Global Communications, you will jointly devise the strategic PR strategy with the aim to launch the new brand,

This position offers a hybrid working model based in London, providing a dynamic environment to shape strategic decisions.

Head of PR, Communications & Content is responsible for shaping and delivering Advania UKI’s external and internal communications strategy, ensuring a consistent, compelling narrative across media, leadership, employees, partners, and customers. Define and track success across PR, communications,

A leading software company in Greater London seeks a Global Head of Employee Communications to develop and implement an employee communications strategy.

In this role, you will set the strategy and oversee execution of policy advocacy communications across EMEA. Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Significant experience in EMEA policy communications, advoc

In the UK, we are an in‑house team of 12 communications practitioners whose job it is to build the reputation of Publicis Groupe’s capabilities and agencies in the UK. Publicis Groupe is one of the world’s largest communications holding companies, present in over 110 countries and employing ab