Senior Research Manager (What Works Hub for Global Education)

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers &#8211; all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.</div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days&#8217; annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for remote working.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our&#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/jobs">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an outstanding self-starting and enthusiastic Senior Research Manager to join the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) - a new &#163;30m six-year global research and policy effort.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will work with the Academic Director on Pillar 3 of the WWHGE (the development of a new science of implementation), managing and leading the research efforts - including overseeing a team of researchers &#8211; and ensuring a smooth pipeline of research deliverables.&#160;You will also support analytical research and lead on engagement activities with the WWHGE consortium research teams.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Whilst the role is a grade 8 (45,585 - &#163;59,421 p.a.) position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 7 (&#163;36,024 - &#163;44,263 p.a.) with the job title and responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview / appointment where appropriate</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will have experience managing research teams and complex research projects along with exceptional organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. You will a passion for international development, with a strong sense of curiosity and superb attention to detail.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>A PhD/DPhil, or near completion, in a subject relevant to the WWHGE - or equivalent professional experience &#8211; is essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This appointment offers a unique opportunity to take on substantial operational responsibilities in a brand-new multidisciplinary research and policy consortium in a mix of advanced and developing country settings.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">covering letter/supporting statement, CV</a> and two writing samples as part of your online application. Please see the job description below for further details.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 6 November 2023.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>First round interviews will take place in late November 2023 and will be online.</div> </div>