Uehiro Oxford Institute Manager

Following a significant gift, the newly formed Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI)
is seeking to appoint an Institute Manager to support the inaugural Director
in the delivery of the Institute’s strategic aims and in developing strategic
and financial plans, a governance framework and the operational procedures
required for this new academic entity. The UOI has ambitious plans for growth
over the next five years and this is an exciting opportunity for the right
candidate to lead and support the implementation of these plans. This post is
fixed-term for five years in the first instance.





This is a complex and challenging position offering a significant development
opportunity for the right candidate. This position requires strong experience
of financial and personnel management to support a period of rapid growth and
change during this startup phase. The successful candidate will also require
strengths in governance, relationship management, and a firm understanding of
academic and research administration within the context of the wider
University.





In addition to a good honours degree, or equivalent, and evidence of strong
intellectual capability, the successful candidate will have extensive
experience of working at management level in university administration;
considerable experience of personnel management involving a diverse workforce;
planning and project management skills, excellent analytical and
organisational skills, with a proven ability to handle and prioritise a
complex portfolio of responsibilities and projects in a challenging and fast-
moving environment; and excellent skills in written and oral communication.





Applications must be made online via the Oxford University jobs website
(vacancy ID: 178171) where further particulars for the post are available.
Applicants will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of
their online application.





**The deadline for all applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on 10 March 2025.
For an informal discussion please contact Laura Gibbs –**
**laura.gibbs@humanities.ox.ac.uk** **.**





The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.