Project Manager

**About the role**



We are seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Project Manager to work
closely with academic and professional services staff across the Department of
Statistics and the Mathematical Institute. This is a full-time, fixed-term
post until April 2026. The role is split equally between the two departments
that deliver mathematical sciences at Oxford, and acts as an essential bridge
to deliver several strands of work that intertwine us.





Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance (Department of Statistics)
and Head of Faculty Services & HR (Mathematical Institute), you will deliver
across an exciting and varied remit of large projects, at present focusing on
preparation for the 2029 Research Excellence Framework exercise, as well as
our closely aligned Athena SWAN and Race Equality plans, and continuous
improvement programmes.





**About you**



We are looking for candidates with excellent project planning, management and
implementation experience, alongside strong analytical and data management
skills to inform strategic decision making.





This role demands a proactive, highly motivated individual capable of
collaboration and effective communication as well as independent work, with
exceptional organisational and decision-making capabilities. You will navigate
complex challenges with tact, a keen attention to detail and a solid problem-
solving approach, proactively identifying risks and generating effective
solutions. Proficiency in advanced Excel and office IT systems is essential.





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





• Flexible hybrid working model



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs
for those looking for more than just a great place to work.





We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing
racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff
equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BME
candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type
within the department.





**Application Process**



If you would like to discuss the role and the department in more detail,
please contact Annette Miller, Head of Administration and Finance, via email:
annette.miller@stats.ox.ac.uk.





Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the
Recruitment Coordinator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy
reference **175630**.





Applicants should read the job description document before writing their
application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting
out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and
contact details of two referees as part of your online application.





Only applications received before **12:00 noon UK time on Monday, 4th November
2024** can be considered.