Uehiro Oxford Institute Manager

Following a significant gift, the newly formed Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI) is seeking to appoint an Institute Manager to support the inaugural Director in the delivery of the Institute’s strategic aims and in developing strategic and financial plans, a governance framework and the operational procedures required for this new academic entity. The UOI has ambitious plans for growth over the next five years and this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead and support the implementation of these plans. This post is fixed-term for five years in the first instance. 

This is a complex and challenging position offering a significant development opportunity for the right candidate. This position requires strong experience of financial and personnel management to support a period of rapid growth and change during this startup phase. The successful candidate will also require strengths in governance, relationship management, and a firm understanding of academic and research administration within the context of the wider University.

In addition to a good honours degree, or equivalent, and evidence of strong intellectual capability, the successful candidate will have extensive experience of working at management level in university administration; considerable experience of personnel management involving a diverse workforce; planning and project management skills, excellent analytical and organisational skills, with a proven ability to handle and prioritise a complex portfolio of responsibilities and projects in a challenging and fast-moving environment; and excellent skills in written and oral communication. 

Applications must be made online via the Oxford University jobs website (vacancy ID: 178171) where further particulars for the post are available. Applicants will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of their online application.

The deadline for all applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on 10 March 2025.  For an informal discussion please contact Laura Gibbs – laura.gibbs@humanities.ox.ac.uk. 

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