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The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for a talented Project Manager to join the Oxford Martin Programme on Net Zero Policy and Regulation. This is an exciting role at the centre of a critical new research endeavour.

 

Reporting to the Programme’s Principle Investigators (Professor Thomas Hale and Dr Thom Wetzer), you will manage the day-to-day financial and administrative activities of the Programme, as well as helping to coordinate the Programme’s multidisciplinary team of engaged researchers and practitioners, while also liaising with external partners in academia, policy, and the private sector. You will oversee project management, ensuring project plans are delivered to a high standard, and develop and monitor budgets for the Programme. You will act as the first point of contact for all external enquiries, be responsible for meetings and events, and contribute to the project’s online presence.

 

In the first 12 months, the Project Manager role will be allocated 50% to overall administrative responsibilities, such as managing the budget and finances, helping to organize meetings, write fundraising materials, etc., 40% to tasks supporting research and especially the development of the Net Zero Regulation Tracker, and 10% to supporting related work in the Blavatnik School and the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme, which is focused on event organising, planning, and coordination.

 

 

You will be educated to undergraduate level or beyond with a flexible can-do approach to work, self-motivation, resilience and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the programme. You should have excellent problem-solving, communication, team-work and numeracy skills, and be confident dealing with financial data. Experience in budget management and demonstrable skills in writing financial reports is highly essential.

 

 

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 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 1 December 2023.