Executive Fellowships Manager

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.

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

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working.

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.

About the role

This new role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Blavatnik School of Government, blending i) the opportunity to lead our Fellowships function, including curating the experience and maximising the impact of our most senior Executive Fellows, with ii) leading on relevant strategy and policy projects at the School to help shape and implement our strategic initiatives.

As the strategic lead for fellowships & visitors, you will line manage a small team in our Executive Programmes function, charged with supporting our existing diverse and exciting programmes and developing and implementing new initiatives as appropriate.

Additionally, you will personally work with our most senior Executive Fellows to design and undertake a programme of teaching, research and engagement activities in support of the mission of the School, tailored to each Fellow’s aims and interest. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the Fellows on the substance of their policy programme, as well as curating an excellent experience.

While this role is available on a full-time basis, we would be open to considering a part-time appointment (at a minimum 60% FTE).

About you

You will have experience building trusted and impactful relationships with senior political figures/officials, along with knowledge of - and interest in - government, public policy or a related field.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and judgment skills, with a collaborative mind-set and the ability to successfully build and manage a team to deliver exceptional standards of customer/participant experience.

A proven ability to successfully managing and implementing strategic projects, strong problem-solving and analytical skills are also essential.

Application process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 12th August 2024. 

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