Senior Data Manager

About the role

The Department of Social Policy & Intervention is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Data Manager to work on our flagship Global Parenting Initiative (GPI). The GPI is a five-year, multi-million pound, international collaboration of universities, foundations, and implementing partners, with the bold aim of providing access to free, evidence-based, playful parenting support to every parent, everywhere, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to help their children realise their learning potential and to prevent child sexual abuse, exploitation, and family violence.

The Senior Data Manager role holds a core supportive position within the GPI initiative and provides an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic, international team, dedicated to improving the lives of children across the globe.

The Senior Data Manager will focus on building and management of multiple databases, creating and transforming datasets and coordinating user access in close collaboration with senior academic and operational colleagues at Oxford and partner institutions. The role will involve maintaining data collection systems, creation of data collection tools (Open Data Kit and REDCap), quantitative data analysis, and managing ethical and data security compliance. The role may also require the development of data management plans. Funds supporting this project are provided by the LEGO Foundation.

About you

You have experience of working in a similar role, preferably with research projects or multiple international projects in any sector overseeing secure data management, including server maintenance with advanced IT skills, particularly Excel, and a working knowledge of statistical software, preferably STATA and R. You will have expertise in open science practices and experience building collaborative relationships in diverse contexts, preferably in low- and middle-income countries, excellent intercultural communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships. 

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities, representation and success for all. The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our family-friendly ethos allows for hours to be worked flexibly to complement caring responsibilities.  

Applications are particularly welcome from ethnic minority candidates.

The position is offered at 0.8 FTE, 30 hrs per week, for a fixed term until 31 December 2026 and will be based in Oxford with opportunities for remote working within the UK.

How to apply

As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for the post using clear examples. Please click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement.

Further information, including how to apply, is available by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 25 June 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held on during the week of 7 July 2025.

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