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UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network - Hub Manager

University of Oxford - Department of Engineering Science - The Oxford Thermofluids Institute

Location: Oxford
Salary: £39,424 to £47,779 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 24th September 2025
Closes: 15th October 2025
Job Ref: 181810

Location: Southwell Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES

About the role

The Department of Engineering Science are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive manager to support the successful delivery of the UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The post-holder will be the administrative and finance lead for the Network and will ensure delivery of a programme of doctoral training with a budget of circa £14M. 

About You

The post holder should have experience of working in administration in a higher education setting and ideally with students. They should have experience of managing a large programme including excellent numerical skills to manage budgets. Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently are essential.

How to apply 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.

The position is a full-time fixed term post until 30 September 2030.  

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 15 October 2025.  

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Kathryn Scott: kathryn.scott@eng.ox.ac.uk 

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.  

Contact Person: Kathryn Scott

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email: kathryn.scott@eng.ox.ac.uk

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