Research Manager, Maternity Cover  

Contract: Fixed Term – 13-month contract, Full Time

Location: Oxford (hybrid working)

The role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the research strategy of the Global Engagement Team and the delivery of a high quality, in-house research service to the Warden (CEO), Trustees and senior leadership of the Rhodes Trust, in support of fundraising towards the Trust’s 125^th Anniversary Campaign goal of £200 million and increased alumni and friends of Rhodes engagement. The role includes line management of two Research Associates.

The role will be responsible for;

• Managing research output to support the GET team mission.
• Managing the delivery of all briefing materials for the Warden’s Office, Trustees and senior leadership team (SLT) to support stakeholder engagement, events and travel.
• Lead tailored research projects for key global regions in co-ordination with GET senior leadership and to support Campaign Committee. Pro-actively identify potential prospects, donors, partners and volunteers for the Trust for inclusion within fundraising pipelines
• Manage a varied portfolio of research resources and processes, including scoping materials, briefings and profiles, reports, network mapping, regional insights/analysis, philanthropic trends/issues, and country-specific content.
• In collaboration with the International & Special Projects Lead (Warden/CEO Office) and GET senior leadership, support the strategy, planning and delivery of all global travel for the Warden and fundraising team, including objectives/goals, itinerary design, identifying engagement opportunities and delivery of all associated research materials.
• Responsible for all in-house due diligence research prepared for the Warden and SLT in respect to risks and sensitivities surrounding donation acceptance, and management of the Trust’s submissions to Oxford University’s Committee to Review Donations as the university’s primary point of contact.
• Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
• Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
• A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust. 

Please refer to the job description for more responsibilities

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience 
• Substantial experience of delivering research in a fundraising organisation and undertaking due diligence research in a fundraising / funding setting 
• Experience of line management or supervising the work of others
• Outstanding research and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; ability to plan and execute research strategies and adopt creative approaches in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to rapidly and rigorously assess and condense large volumes of information from a variety of sources into clear, concise and meticulous reports, briefings, and profiles 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently on your own initiative
• Team player, with the desire to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with colleagues; ability to liaise effectively with numerous stakeholders to prioritise and pipeline multiple requests 

Please refer to the job description for more essential skills, experience and qualifications 

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘Apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 17 October 2025. 

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