Senior Manager for Research and Insights, Skoll Centre

Location: Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Fixed-term (early September 2026 to 30 September 2027), full time (37.5 hours per week) 

The Skoll Centre is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager for Research and Insights to lead and shape its research portfolio during a period of maternity cover. As a member of the Skoll Centre’s senior leadership team, the post-holder may be asked to contribute actively to the collective leadership and stewardship of the Centre for a period of time during the term of the appointment.

The Skoll Centre’s mission is to equip entrepreneurial leaders to drive social impact within and beyond business. We bring together academics, students and practitioners to generate actionable insights on how to lead, organise, finance, measure and scale impact.

You will play a central role in setting the direction of our research portfolio—ensuring it delivers academic excellence, practical relevance and real-world impact. You will design and deliver research programmes, build and support a global network of researchers and partners, and translate complex research into accessible insights for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities:

• Shape and deliver the Centre’s research strategy alongside the Academic Director and Deputy Director
• Recruit and manage research staff, consultants and assistants
• Design and deliver research initiatives including seminars, fellowships, working groups and publications
• Build and manage relationships with academic and external partners globally
• Produce high-quality content (reports, blogs, multimedia) translating research insights for varied audiences

You will have strong experience in research communication or knowledge exchange, with the ability to translate complex academic insights for diverse audiences. You will demonstrate excellent project and budget management skills, alongside outstanding communication across a range of formats, from formal reports to digital and multimedia content. The role requires the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders from varied backgrounds, work collaboratively in dynamic, distributed teams and manage a complex workload with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and sound judgement.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do. 

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held on Thursday 21 May 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Contact Person: Kateryna Tolok

Closing Date & Time: 14-May-2026 12:00

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8

Contact Email: vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk

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