Uehiro Oxford Institute Manager

Contract type

Fixed term (5 years)

About the role

Following a significant gift, the newly formed Uehiro Oxford Institute (UOI) is seeking to appoint an Institute Manager to support the inaugural Director in the delivery of the Institute’s strategic aims and in developing strategic and financial plans, a governance framework and the operational procedures required for this new academic entity. The UOI has ambitious plans for growth over the next five years and this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead and support the implementation of these plans.  This post is fixed-term for five years in the first instance.

This is a complex and challenging position offering a significant development opportunity for the right candidate. This position requires strong experience of financial and personnel management to support a period of rapid growth and change during this startup phase. The successful candidate will also require strengths in governance, relationship management, and a firm understanding of academic and research administration within the context of the wider University.

In addition to a good honours degree, or equivalent, and evidence of strong intellectual capability, the successful candidate will have extensive experience of working at management level in university administration; considerable experience of personnel management involving a diverse workforce; planning and project management skills, excellent analytical and organisational skills, with a proven ability to handle and prioritise a complex portfolio of responsibilities and projects in a challenging and fast-moving environment; and excellent skills in written and oral communication.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 182647, via this link direct to the advertisement, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found, or via the Apply Now button above.

Applicants will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of their online application. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) on Monday 11^th November 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place in the following two weeks and interviews are expected be held in early December.

For an informal discussion please contact Alex Vincent - alexandra.vincent@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

Please quote Vacancy ID 182647 on all correspondence.

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