Communications Officer

Overview

The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO), one of the UK’s leading orchestras, seeks a highly motivated Communications Officer (CO) to play a key role in the Orchestra’s marketing and philanthropy activities. The Orchestra performs regularly in Oxford and London and has an expanding touring programme overseas.

• Manage a varied workload providing support in print marketing, proposal writing and impact reporting to assist the work of the Marketing and Philanthropy teams.
• Report to the Chief Operating Officer and the Philanthropy Manager and work closely with the Marketing & Digital Coordinator to help storytelling for stakeholders: principally Board, audiences, donors and communities.
• Write persuasive content for fundraising, including bespoke proposals and impact reports for individuals and trusts and foundations, in collaboration with the Philanthropy Manager.
• Develop a suite of storytelling materials and content with the Marketing team for use by the whole team.
• Assist in the production of print materials such as season brochures and concert and festival programmes.
• Provide support in preparing papers and minute-taking at Board and committee meetings.
• Develop creative and effective engagement to deepen awareness and appreciation of OPO’s music, outreach programmes, growing audiences and donors.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about music and the arts and demonstrate passion for OPO’s work, vision and mission.

• A permanent, full-time role; based in London with occasional travel to Oxford; candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in communications, fundraising, marketing or related fields is desirable.
• Ability to write persuasive content for fundraising and impact reporting; experience with proposal writing is a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multiple teams and stakeholders.

Please submit a CV and covering letter, explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements, to  Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 23 March 2026. Exceptional candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. If you do not receive a reply within 4 weeks of writing you should assume that your application has not been successful.