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All vacancies within Research Services
There are currently 5 vacancies within Research Services:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Affairs Manager | June 11, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 |
| Research Contracts Administrator | June 16, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 |
| Interim Director of Research Services | June 20, 2025, noon | Snr Admin Officers (B23/Alc6): Competitive salary |
| Innovation Communications Manager | June 25, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum |
| Strategic Research Development Manager | June 25, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 |
Public Affairs Manager
Closes: June 11, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255
<div> <p></p><div>The University of Oxford is seeking a strategic and politically astute Public Affairs Manager to join the Innovation & Engagement team in Research Services. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of a public affairs strategy that supports the University’s ambition to shape and influence innovation policy, build high-value partnerships, and enhance the impact of Oxford’s knowledge exchange activity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Location: <strong>Robert Hooke Building, Parks Road, OX1 3PR</strong>  Salary: <strong>£48,235 - £57,255per annum</strong> Contract: <strong>Fixed Term Contract (12 months in the first instance)</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>You will play a pivotal role in advocating for the University’s innovation priorities at regional and national levels, ensuring that Oxford is recognised as a leading voice in shaping the UK’s research and innovation landscape. Your work will involve engaging with policymakers, government officials, and other strategic stakeholders to promote the University’s interests, articulate its contributions to the economy and society, and inform future policy development. You will monitor political and regulatory developments, provide strategic advice to senior colleagues, and lead the preparation of briefings, consultation responses, and evidence submissions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will bring proven experience in public affairs, policy engagement, government relations, or a related field, ideally in a complex organisation such as a university, public body, or large charity. You will need to show an understanding of the UK political landscape, government structures, and policymaking processes, especially in relation to either research, innovation and regional development or higher education. Crucially, you will demonstrate an ability to devise and implement public affairs strategies that influence policy outcomes and build productive long-term relationships with external stakeholders. Furthermore, you will be required to communicate complex messages with clarity and impact across various channels and a range of different audiences.</div><br> <div>You must be comfortable providing expert advice to senior colleagues and navigating complex environments with initiative and sound decision-making. A commitment to fostering a collaborative and productive team culture, will ensure success in this role. An understanding of the higher education sector and the societal impact of innovation would be advantageous.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About Us</strong></div><br> <div>The <strong>University of Oxford</strong> is a globally renowned centre for teaching, research and innovation. Working here means joining a vibrant, cosmopolitan community dedicated to addressing global challenges and advancing knowledge across diverse disciplines. Oxford's rich history and commitment to innovation make it an inspiring environment for personal and professional growth.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Research Services</strong> is part of the University Administration and Services (UAS) division and works in partnership with academic divisions, departments, and faculties. It has a broad remit to support the University’s researchers by providing expertise, strategic insight, research funding acquisition, contract negotiation, and innovation and engagement initiatives.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is based within the <strong>Innovation and Engagement</strong> Directorate which provides support for a wide range of Innovation and Engagement activities across the University, including IP management and commercialisation, enterprise and entrepreneurship, public engagement with research, engagement and partnerships with the public, private and third sectors, and the development of Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>• Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:</div><br> <div>• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional leave after long service.</div><br> <div>• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.</div><br> <div>• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</div><br> <div>• An excellent contributory pension scheme.</div><br> <div>• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.</div><br> <div>• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>To apply, please upload:</div><br> <div>• A covering letter/supporting statement</div><br> <div>• Your CV</div><br> <div>• The details of two referees</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 11 June</div><br> <div>Interviews will take place on Friday 1 July, and will be held face-to-face.</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Research Contracts Administrator
Closes: June 16, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Research Contracts Administrator</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Full time (0.8 FTE may be considered)</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Research Services – permanent post</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Grade 5 (</strong>£31,459 – £36,616<strong>)</strong> </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, and enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.</div><br> <div>Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Department supporting Oxford’s research and innovation community. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.</div><br> <div>As a Research Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to the contracts team, including information gathering relating to new agreements, coordinating the countersignature of contracts and managing all related administration on our case management system.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>•             An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br> <div>•             38 days annual leave</div><br> <div>•             A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br> <div>•             Family leave schemes</div><br> <div>•             Cycle loan scheme</div><br> <div>•             Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br> <div>•             Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working (the contract team is based in 5WS (Central Oxford) with an expectation of a minimum of 50% of time spent on site).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in a role supporting our research? Applications are invited for a research contracts administrator to join a friendly and collaborative team. This is a key role providing underpinning administrative support to the contracts officers, including managing our team inbox and referring requests as required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Once fully trained, you will also work with the contracts and grants teams and colleagues in departments in carrying out initial set up of financial accounts relating to research funding.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also have the opportunity to contribute to improving systems and processes, and support the team by producing activity reports on request.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The successful candidate will have a demonstrable passion for organisation and efficiency, excellent attention to detail, and an interest in supporting research.</div><br> <div>You will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers from across the University.</div><br> <div>You will need to be fully at ease with using databases, spreadsheets and other electronic systems in order to manage your work (training will be provided in specific systems).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 16 June 2025</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews will take place on Monday 30 June 2025</div><br> <div> </div> </div>Interim Director of Research Services
Closes: June 20, 2025, noon; salary: Snr Admin Officers (B23/Alc6): Competitive salary
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Interim Director of Research Services</strong></div><br> <div><strong>5 Worcester Street, Oxford</strong></div><br> <div><strong><em>Please note – This role is for internal applicants only on a secondment or fixed-term contract basis. External applicants need not apply.</em></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Research Services provides comprehensive professional support for Oxford’s research, innovation and engagement activities. We work closely with researchers, departments and divisions, other professional services, and a wide range of external collaborators and funders. Together with the excellent professional support we seek to deliver, we strive to be a trusted provider of strategic insight and internal and external influence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Following the appointment of the current Director to another senior role within the University, we are seeking an exceptional individual to lead Research Services for an interim period, pending a recruitment exercise to fill the role on a permanent basis later in 2025. Working with and supported by colleagues in the Research Services leadership team, you will be responsible for providing outstanding and cost-effective research, innovation and engagement support services to the research community at the University. Reporting to the Registrar, you will work closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) on the delivery of strategic priorities for research and innovation. You will engage and represent the University’s interests with research funders, government, sector networks and regulatory bodies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a proven track record of leading and shaping the delivery of effective and efficient professional services at scale, and a strong awareness of the issues affecting research and innovation at regional, national and international levels. You will have substantial experience of successful people and team leadership, of leading by example, and creating the conditions for colleagues to succeed</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ well-being, 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 of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at: <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">Staff Benefits </a></strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on 20 June 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place in early July in person.</div> </div>Innovation Communications Manager
Closes: June 25, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The University of Oxford is seeking a strategic and creative Innovation Communications Manager to join the Innovation & Engagement team in Research Services. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-profile communications and engagement programme supporting a flagship University-led initiative to unlock innovation-led growth across the region. Working closely with an external agency and University colleagues, the postholder will manage the implementation of an integrated communications strategy, shape high-impact campaigns, and steward a new innovation brand to enhance the visibility and influence of Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Location: <strong>Robert Hooke Building, Parks Road, OX1 3PR</strong></div><br> <div>Salary: <strong>£48,235 - £57,255per annum</strong></div><br> <div>Contract: <strong>Fixed Term Contract (2 years)</strong>  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>The Oxfordshire Strategic Innovation Taskforce (OSIT) is a major collaborative initiative led by the University of Oxford’s Vice-Chancellor to unlock and accelerate regionally anchored, nationally significant growth.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Over the course of the next two years, OSIT will deliver a programme of high-profile engagement, communications and events to accelerate investment, unlock infrastructure development, attract corporate partners, and support inclusive innovation across local communities. A landmark public launch event in November 2025 will be supported by a national and international communications campaign to elevate the visibility and ambition of the programme.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Innovation Communications Manager will play a critical role in the delivery of OSIT’s success. You will play a pivotal role in advocating for the University’s innovation priorities at regional and national levels. Your work will involve engaging with policymakers, government officials, and other strategic stakeholders to promote the University’s interests, articulate its contributions to the economy and society, and inform future policy development. You will monitor political and regulatory developments, provide strategic advice to senior colleagues, and lead the preparation of briefings, consultation responses, and evidence submissions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will need outstanding written skills to develop high quality, accurate and consistent communications materials; excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to inspire the confidence of colleagues; and the ability to conceive, implement and evaluate creative and innovative communication strategies.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role would suit a self-directed strategic thinker with the capacity to problem-solve, take initiative, set priorities, and exercise good judgment in an organised and professional manner.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to assimilate complex information quickly and make it accessible to a wider audience through a variety of communications channels. Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, agile ‘projects’ environment managing multiple concurrent initiatives across a range of stakeholder groups would be an advantage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About Us</strong></div><br> <div>The <strong>University of Oxford</strong> is a globally renowned centre for teaching, research and innovation. Working here means joining a vibrant, cosmopolitan community dedicated to addressing global challenges and advancing knowledge across diverse disciplines. Oxford's rich history and commitment to innovation make it an inspiring environment for personal and professional growth.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Research Services</strong> is part of the University Administration and Services (UAS) division and works in partnership with academic divisions, departments, and faculties. It has a broad remit to support the University’s researchers by providing expertise, strategic insight, research funding acquisition, contract negotiation, and innovation and engagement initiatives.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post is based within the <strong>Innovation and Engagement</strong> Directorate which provides support for a wide range of Innovation and Engagement activities across the University, including IP management and commercialisation, enterprise and entrepreneurship, public engagement with research, engagement and partnerships with the public, private and third sectors, and the development of Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional leave after long service.</li><br> <li>One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.</li><br> <li>A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</li><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme.</li><br> <li>Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.</li><br> <li>Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>To apply, please upload:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>A covering letter/supporting statement</li><br> <li>Your CV</li><br> <li>The details of two referees</li><br> </ul><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 25th June</div><br> <div>Interviews will take place on Friday 25th July, and will be held face-to-face.</div> </div>Strategic Research Development Manager
Closes: June 25, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Admin/Support</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you a Strategic Research Development Manager, passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Funding & Contracts team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution.</div><br> <div>Location: <strong>Worcester Street, Oxford, OX</strong>  Salary: <strong>£48,235 - £57,255 per annum</strong> if part time <strong>(pro rata)</strong> Contract: <strong>Full Time (although part-time will be considered), Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover 9 months)</strong></div><br> <div>**<br> <br>About Us**</div><br> <div>Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Research Services</strong> is one of the key professional services departments supporting Oxford’s research and innovation community. With over 180 staff across our five business units, our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Sitting within the Funding & Contracts Team, the Strategic Research Development (SRD) Team plays an important role in this community, identifying opportunities and brokering collaborations around large-scale research initiatives, providing dedicated support to the development, submission and set up of strategic research proposals for external funders (public, corporate, and charitable). Crucially, the SRD Team also supports the development of strong investment propositions to the University’s Strategic Research Fund (SRF), which was created to increase the University’s capacity to make major transformative investments in researchers and research.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:</div><br> <div>•        38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional leave after long service.</div><br> <div>•        One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.</div><br> <div>•        A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</div><br> <div>•        An excellent contributory pension scheme.</div><br> <div>•        Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.</div><br> <div>•        Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><br> <div>As an SRD Manager you will advise and assist academic and professional services colleagues in managing the development of all aspects of collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-partner research funding proposals (high value, complex, and strategically significant grants); develop processes and support services to facilitate major applications and awards; facilitate the inception of research programs by linking pre-award and post-award research administration (including the organisation of collaboration agreements and research related contracts); and contribute to the development of divisional or University-wide externally funded strategic partnerships.</div><br> <div>The SRD team has a unique role in RS, in collaborating with academic and professional colleagues to produce strategic applications for both external funders and the internal SRF. Recent evaluation of the SRF demonstrated the impact that funded initiatives are having, not just in terms of the research and impact they are delivering, but vitally the transformative nature of how they are delivering that research across the university. SRD Managers work very closely with these ground-breaking investments, providing a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of research development.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need:</div><br> <div>•        excellent skills in organisation, communication, and teamworking, as well as client liaison expertise</div><br> <div>•        experience of conducting research or of research programme management in higher education or equivalent setting</div><br> <div>•        to be a proactive, flexible problem-solver, with evidence of strategic thinking and analytical ability</div><br> <div>•        knowledge of the UK and international research funding and policy landscape</div><br> <div>•        experience of post-award project implementation would be an advantage.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For this maternity cover position, it would be appropriate for someone within the university seeking a secondment opportunity. We would consider an opportunity for an excellent Grade 7 Facilitator to develop their skills, and adjust the responsibilities of the role accordingly.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Sponsorship and Right To Work</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.</div><br> <div>Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Application Process</strong></div><br> <div>To apply, please upload:</div><br> <div>•        A covering letter/supporting statement</div><br> <div>•        Your CV</div><br> <div>•        The details of two referees</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th June 2025.</div><br> <div>Interviews will take place in the week commencing 14th July 2025, and will be held online.</div> </div>