Programme Manager, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative

The Oxford Martin School is seeking a highly motivated individual to take up the role of Programme Manager within our recently formed Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIG Oxford).

AIG Oxford seeks to improve the impact of AI on global societal outcomes through impactful research that is rigorously grounded in the social and computational sciences, decision-maker education campaigns, and training the next generations of technology governance leader and will focus on the governance of AI from both technical and policy perspectives

The post holder will have responsibility for all aspects of the Initiative’s day-to-day operations, working with Oxford Martin School colleagues to support IT, human resources, events, visitors, communications, grants management, and finance. They will report to AIG Oxford’s Co-Director, Robert Trager and will also have a professional reporting line to the Head of Administration and Finance of the Oxford Martin School (OMS).

In coordination with the OMS Communications team, the Programme Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Initiative’s Communications Strategy, including managing the Initiative’s website, posting on social media, monitoring social media related to AI Governance, and collecting materials for the Initiative newsletter. They will also be responsible for identifying fundraising leads, for instance monitoring government requests for proposals, assisting with proposal writing, and liaising with funders.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new research team and would suit a highly motivated individual with a desire to work in the unique environment of an interdepartmental research centre at an internationally renowned institution of higher education.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Trager.

The Oxford Martin School supports the University’s commitment in fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity. We are eager to receive applications from a diverse pool of candidates.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application.

The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 23 October 2023. Interviews will be held as soon as possible thereafter

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