International Collaboration Manager

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Department:

Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Departments supporting Oxford’s research, engagement, and innovation community. We strive to provide excellent professional support, be a trusted provider of strategic insight and internal and external influence working with University, divisional, and other research leaders across the University.

The Trusted Research team is a small and collaborative team within the Research Funding and Contracts team in Research Services. We manage casework and compliance, and establish policy and practice for the University in research security.

The International Collaboration Manager is a new role in the Trusted Research team. You will play a leading role in enabling the University’s vital international research collaborations in an increasingly dynamic environment.

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:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working

About the Role

As an International Collaboration Manager you will be a senior member of the Trusted Research team, providing expert advice to researchers and departments and playing a key role in developing institutional policy and process.

You will work directly with researchers to identify risks related to the trusted research agenda; due diligence, export control, National Security and Investments Act. You will support researchers, advising them of appropriate actions and enabling their research activity; liaising with colleagues in professional services as appropriate.

You will develop and manage internal monitoring and compliance strategies, consulting with internal and external stakeholders, and raising awareness across the institution. You will engage proactively with research groups to ensure appropriate management of international collaboration risk.

You will represent the University in a variety of external networks and project groups such as the Higher Education Export Control Association. You will use your experience to provide strategic advice and briefings to senior members of the University and to prepare responses to national consultations.

About You

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to have significant experience in supporting international collaborations or compliance, with strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels. You will be able to make complex information accessible to non-experts.

You will be able to grasp complex and potentially large amounts of information, getting to the heart of an issue and developing pragmatic, well founded, advice.

You will feel comfortable working on your own and within a team.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 22 November.

Interviews take place on 13 December, 16 December and 17 December (Dates could be changed closer to time)

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