SDG Impact Lab Manager

The SDG Impact Lab was created in 2021 to enable graduate students from Oxford University to collaborate with external partners to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It does this by selecting graduate students to participate in an innovative eight-week training programme followed by the opportunity to undertake a research project with one of our programme partners. Current and previous partners include EasyJet holidays, BMW Group Oxford, Rosberg Philanthropies and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

As the Lab scales its activity, working with more students and increasing its partnerships with business, government and third sector partners, we are looking for an organised and experienced Lab Manager to help steer the Lab through this exciting growth phase.

The Lab Manager will support the Lab Chief Operating Officer and Programme Managers (PMs) with programme delivery, including programme communications, event organisation, as well as line management of a Lab Administrator. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and will be an important ambassador for the Lab both inside and outside of the University.

 

•             Line manage the Lab Administrator

•             Supervise planning and delivery of event schedule including programme launches, Masterclass Seminar series and Lab Showcase events.

•             Manage and deliver the Lab’s communications strategy

•             Identify and engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and audiences in the environmental and social impact sector

•             Help the Chief Operating Officer to manage Lab programme and project timelines

 

The role is part-time 0.8 FTE and fixed term until 31 October 2025.

 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience. They will have outstanding organisational skills, with excellent attention to details and the ability to prioritise and make sound judgements under pressure. Excellent writing and communication skills with experience in creating content for social media and marketing channels are essential to this role.

 

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

 

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