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The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Facilitation Officer. This is a permanent role, and it is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a busy academic department with a large and diverse research funding portfolio, currently valued in excess of £13m. As the Research Facilitation Officer you will work under the line management of the Research Facilitator to support the research activities of the Department including grant application administration, post-award administration, and administration of the Research Strategy Group committee and assisting with REF activities. You will be working closely with the Research Facilitator and academic and research staff, when providing feedback on research bids. Initiative and strong interpersonal skills are required for the role, which involves making recommendations to senior academic staff, in addition to liaising closely with divisional and central University colleagues. Strong mediation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential to the role. You will have Intellectual ability equivalent to education to degree level along with drive, initiative and a strong attention to detail and accuracy. You will have experience of reviewing research funding bids, financial management experience in a higher education setting, excellent IT skills and experience in using X5 costing tools and Oracle Financials, and the ability to work collaboratively with others and to maintain the confidence and trust of staff at all levels. You will be able to work independently and feel confident working in a fast-changing, dynamic professional and administrative environment. If you are interested in the position, please see the job description further particulars. For any queries regarding the role please contact Catherine Lofthouse by email catherine.lofthouse@education.ox.ac.uk. **This post is offered on part-time, permanent, basis at 0.5 FTE.** **Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 1 December 2023 will be considered. ** **Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.**
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Department of Education Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Research Facilitation Officer Division Social Sciences Department Education Location 15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum, pro rata for part-time Hours Part time (18.75 hours/50%FTE) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Research Facilitator Vacancy reference 169053 Additional information The role The Department of Education, University of Oxford is seeking a proactive, well-organised and experienced Research Facilitator Officer to join the vibrant, collaborative, and friendly Research Team on a half-time basis. This is an exciting role and opportunity to develop along with this team. The postholder will work under the line management of the Research Facilitator to support the research activities of the Department including grant application administration, post-award administration, administrating the Research Strategy Group committee and assisting with REF activities. The Research Facilitation Team is part of the Professional Services team of a large and busy teaching and research department in the Social Sciences Division Responsibilities Pre-Award support: • Work closely with colleagues to ensure a professional, knowledgeable, and customer-focused front-line service to the department’s academic and research staff. • Communicate directly with the academic and research staff about funding opportunities, call criteria, deadlines, department, and University processes. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Assist the Research Facilitator to identify new potential research funders and diversify research funding portfolio. Prepare and circulate the weekly Research Facilitation Team newsletter highlighting research funding and training opportunities. Prepare funding applications to strict deadlines under the direction of the Research Facilitator including: Checking eligibility of applicants Creating X5 costings using FEC and non-FEC methods as required Maintaining detailed and accurate records for workflow and reporting purposes Provide feedback on grant application content, using knowledge of the funding landscape to make applications more competitive. Manage the Department’s small applications (below £50k) to external funders; work with the other research administrator to particularly encourage ECRs to apply for future funding; help create a pipeline of stage-gate funding for DPIR researchers. Help organise, and prepare and circulate papers, agendas and minutes for Departmental Research Strategy Group sessions. Help organise departmental briefing sessions or workshops on a range of topics related to research application and post-award processes. Assist with developing and monitoring plans for the institutional submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) Undertake mandatory training, as required by the University, Division and Department. Ensure all database information is maintained and up to date with a high attention to detail. Post-award administration: • Undertake the internal and external administrative tasks associated with the acceptance of research grants on behalf of the Principal Investigator. • Liaise with Research Services to ensure original X5 costings match award letters, undertaking re-costings if necessary and updating salary figures etc. • Assist with the initial set-up of all research related contracts, e.g., collaborative agreements, funding agreements, and support subsequent amendments to these contracts. • Liaising with other Oxford departments during the project set-up phase where awards are split between multiple University departments. • Manage award amendment requests and liaise with staff in the University Research Services and Research Accounts as required. • Ensure research grants are set up on Oracle accurately. • Liaise with the HR team regarding advertisement, appointment, and transfer of staff onto new awards. • Liaise with the Finance team on the use of the Pre-Award account and ensure expenditure is transferred to awards in a timely fashion once set up. • Organise project setup meetings to ensure key terms and conditions are communicated to the Principal Investigator, Project Administrators, and other key personnel. • Ensure all database information is maintained and up to date with a high attention to detail. • Other duties: • Manage the research network & committee support. • Attend and actively contribute to regular team meetings. • Assist the Research Facilitator in preparing papers and reports for meetings. 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 2 • • • • Developing positive, long-term relationships with colleagues at the department and in the wider University. Participating in the development and delivery of an induction programme for new Principal Investigators, Early Career Researchers and Project Administrators. Contributing to the development of policies and procedures for research support. Any other duties as deemed appropriate that are commensurate with the grade as determined by the Research Facilitator and the Head of Administration and Finance. Pre-employment screening All offers of employment are made subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to provide proof of your right-to-work, your identity, and we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration (so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities so that we can discuss appropriate adjustments with you), and a declaration of any unspent criminal convictions. We advise all applicants to read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures, found at: www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/preemploymentscreening/. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • • • • Experience of research grants and contracts administration within Higher Education or a comparable environment, and knowledge of funding requirements along with the willingness and ability to learn and keep up to date with a wide range of funders terms and conditions. Experience of financial management including preparing and monitoring budgets. Strong IT skills with a high level of competency in using Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and confidently to a range of audiences. Ability to work as part of a team and build strong and positive working relationships with immediate colleagues, senior and junior stakeholders. Strong organisational, planning and project management skills and experience, including the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines. Excellent attention to detail, with a proven ability to work independently and accurately with detailed narrative, numerical, and financial data. Evidence of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters. Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience. Desirable selection criteria • • • Demonstrable ability to effectively interpret and explain complex guidance, regulatory procedures, policy documents, funders terms and conditions to nonspecialist audience. Experience in using X5, the University’s costing system, and/or Oracle. A degree in a Social Sciences discipline or experience supporting research in a Social Sciences discipline. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 3 commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities. Income from external research contracts in 2016/17 exceeded £564m and we rank first in the UK for university spinouts, with more than 130 companies created to date. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 4 Department of Education The Department of Education is a research-led Department, carrying out research which is of relevance not only to academics in the field of Education and related disciplines, but also to teachers, teacher educators, other education professionals, and policy makers. Its policy of developing both depth and breadth of research expertise remains central to successfully maintaining and enhancing our position as an internationally recognised centre of outstanding research. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework evaluation placed the department as the leader for education research in the United Kingdom. We have a world class reputation for research, as illustrated by our publication and funding portfolio, indicators of international and national academic leadership, research prizes, and commitment to mobilising research for the improvement of policy and practice and the benefit of children, parents, and communities. The department has a highly fertile research environment, with around 100 books published since 2010 and over 150 research seminars convened each academic year. All full-time members of academic staff are active researchers. We have approximately 70 full-time and part-time teaching and research staff, 30 full-time and part-time administrative and professional staff, and around 525 students, of whom 182 were studying part-time. Research in the Department is organised around three broad Themes: (i) Language, Cognition and Development; (ii) Policy, Economy and Society; (iii) Knowledge, Learning and Pedagogy. Each Theme consists of a cluster of Research Groups and affiliated Centres. All academic and research staff are attached to one or more research groups and research students are active in the groups. The research groups provide a forum for discussion of research ideas and articles in progress, to obtain critical commentary on current projects, and to plan new studies with colleagues. The externally-funded research centres are formally established units, organised around a coherent research plan and include OUCEA (The Oxford University Centre for Educational Assessment), SKOPE (Research Centre on Skills, Knowledge and Organisational Performance), The Rees Centre for Research in Fostering and Education and EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction). Our doctoral students make an excellent contribution to the research environment; there is an intake of just over 20 students per year. Over the last 15 years, the Department of Education has grown in size and shape. We currently offer the following courses: ▪ MSc in Education with 5 different pathways: Comparative and International Education; Higher Education; Child Development; Digital and Social Change; Research Design and Methodology ▪ MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (ALSLA) ▪ MSc in Learning and Teaching (MLT) ▪ MSc in Teacher Education ▪ MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (ALLT) ▪ MSc in Educational Assessment ▪ MSc in Medical Education ▪ The Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) ▪ A comprehensive Doctoral (DPhil) programme attracting students from all over the world The PGCE is a one-year teacher training programme for over 190 graduates delivering secondary trained teachers in nine key subject areas (English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Modern Foreign Languages and Religious Education). It is undertaken in close partnership with local secondary schools. The course has an international reputation for the quality of its work and in the most recent Ofsted inspection it was awarded the highest grade (Outstanding) in all categories for every subject and for management and quality assurance. At Masters Level there are two full-time courses: MSc Applied Linguistics and Second Language 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 5 Acquisition and MSc Education in total admitting around 80 students each year. There are five part-time courses: the MSc in Learning and Teaching (MLT) is a two-year course which offers a combination of face-to-face teaching and online support for serving teachers; it recruits approximately 80 students each year. The Masters in Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching (ALLT) is a two-year part-time distance-learning course for lecturers teaching English within higher education institutions internationally, and the Masters in Teacher Education (MTEd) is likewise a two-year part-time distance-learning course, aimed at those employed as academics, teachers, and teacher educators worldwide who are involved in teacher education. The MSc Medical Education began in 2021 and is a two-year course which offers a combination of faceto-face teaching and online support for those involved in medical education. The doctoral programme (DPhil) has over 100 registered DPhil students, including 12 part-time, researching in a diverse range of areas. Education is a recognised Pathway in the ESRC Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Overall the Department is now one of the three largest centres in the UK for full-time postgraduate study in the field of education. Further information about the Department and its staff, courses and research activities please visit: www.education.ox.ac.uk/ See in particular our Annual Reviews at http://www.education.ox.ac.uk/about-us/departmentreviews/ Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups, known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The academic divisions are responsible for academic oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, for strategic and operational planning, and for personnel and resource management. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Tim Power, who is a member of the University’s Council. The Social Sciences Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with activity spanning fourteen departments and faculties and one cross-divisional unit. (These are as follows: Law, the Saïd Business School, Economics, Politics and International Relations, the Blavatnik School of Government, the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, International Development, Sociology, Social Policy and Intervention, the Oxford Internet Institute, Archaeology, the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, Education, the School of Geography and the Environment and the Oxford Martin School.) Interdisciplinary links within and beyond the university are strong, extending to the humanities, natural sciences, and medical sciences. Academic and research staff and research students are engaged in world-leading research that challenges current ideas and theories and is tackling some of the major challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, migration, governance, poverty and development, and justice. REF 2021 confirmed Oxford as the UK powerhouse for research, where Oxford accounted for more world-leading (4*) research than any other institution, and more than two-thirds of the research’s impact was also recognised as world leading, across the social sciences units of assessment to which it made submissions. The division has an extensive portfolio of external funders and collaborators, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £40million per year. Researchers in the division engage actively beyond academia and their research has influence in many spheres from innovation in public 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 6 policymaking to practitioner communities such as law, business, education, social welfare and NGOs. The division also delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes (undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research), all of which are underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. Programmes range from those at the interface of the natural sciences, through to professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE); the BCL; the MPhils in International Relations, in Economics, and in Development Studies; the MBA and EMBA; and the internationally regarded PGCE. For more information please visit: http://www.socsci.ox.ac.uk/ How to apply Before submitting an application, you may find it helpful to read the ‘Tips on applying for a job at the University of Oxford’ document, at https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. If you would like to apply, click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. Please provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will also be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). Should you experience any difficulties using the online application system, please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. Further help and support is available from www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/support/. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 7 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/privacynotices/job/. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/councilsec/compliance/gdpr/universitypolicyondataprotection/. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for all academic posts and some academic-related posts. The University has adopted an EJRA of 30 September before the 69th birthday for all academic and academic-related staff in posts at grade 8 and above. The justification for this is explained at: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/. For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/end/retirement/acrelretire8+/. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at grades 1–7 have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of Opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits. University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and www.sport.ox.ac.uk/oxford-university-sports-facilities. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See www.welcome.ox.ac.uk. There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/permits/reimburse&loanscheme/. Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to My Family Care, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See www.admin.ox.ac.uk/personnel/staffinfo/benefits/family/mfc/. Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/childcare/. Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/disab/staff. Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/inpractice/networks/. The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. 169053 Research Facilitation Officer JD 9
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The Department of Education is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.5 FTE) Research Facilitation Officer. This is a permanent role, and it is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a busy academic department with a large and diverse research funding portfolio, currently valued in excess of £13m. As the Research Facilitation Officer you will work under the line management of the Research Facilitator to support the research activities of the Department including grant application administration, post-award administration, and administration of the Research Strategy Group committee and assisting with REF activities. You will be working closely with the Research Facilitator and academic and research staff, when providing feedback on research bids. Initiative and strong interpersonal skills are required for the role, which involves making recommendations to senior academic staff, in addition to liaising closely with divisional and central University colleagues. Strong mediation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are essential to the role. You will have Intellectual ability equivalent to education to degree level along with drive, initiative and a strong attention to detail and accuracy. You will have experience of reviewing research funding bids, financial management experience in a higher education setting, excellent IT skills and experience in using X5 costing tools and Oracle Financials, and the ability to work collaboratively with others and to maintain the confidence and trust of staff at all levels. You will be able to work independently and feel confident working in a fast-changing, dynamic professional and administrative environment. If you are interested in the position, please see the job description further particulars. For any queries regarding the role please contact Catherine Lofthouse by email catherine.lofthouse@education.ox.ac.uk. This post is offered on part-time, permanent, basis at 0.5 FTE. Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Friday 1 December 2023 will be considered. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter.
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