Project Manager

Location: Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours

Contract type: Fixed-term post until April 2026

We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Project Manager to work closely with academic and professional services staff across the Department of Statistics and the Mathematical Institute. This is a full-time, fixed-term post until April 2026. The role is split equally between the two departments that deliver mathematical sciences at Oxford, and acts as an essential bridge to deliver several strands of work that intertwine us. 

Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance (Department of Statistics) and Head of Faculty Services & HR (Mathematical Institute), you will deliver across an exciting and varied remit of large projects, at present focussing on preparation for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework exercise, as well as our closely aligned Athena SWAN and Race Equality plans, and continuous improvement programmes. 

About you

We are looking for candidates with excellent project planning, management and implementation experience, alongside strong analytical and data management skills to inform strategic decision making. 

This role demands a proactive, highly motivated individual capable of collaboration and effective communication as well as independent work, with exceptional organisational and decision-making capabilities. You will navigate complex challenges with tact, a keen attention to detail and a solid problem-solving approach, proactively identifying risks and generating effective solutions. Proficiency in advanced Excel and office IT systems is essential.  

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.

Application process

If you would like to discuss the role and the department in more detail, please contact Annette Miller, Head of Administration and Finance, via email: annette.miller@stats.ox.ac.uk.

Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 175630.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=175630

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Monday, 4^th November 2024 can be considered.

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