Research Manager - What Works Hub for Global Education

Location: Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all open to staff. On the social side, we have a regular events calendar that are designed to appeal to all, including our Christmas and summer parties.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer. More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.

About the role

The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding self-starting and enthusiastic Research Manager to manage innovative new workstreams with new WWHGE funding partners

The World What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) supports the generation and use of evidence to improve education policy and practice. In this role, you will collaborate with in-country implementers to identify opportunities for data collection and analysis, develop innovative approaches to evaluating interventions, and help partners translate research findings into practical improvements. You will manage complex research projects, oversee Research Assistants and contribute to high-quality research papers and policy products.

Working with research colleagues, funding partners and their grantees, you will help shape new research and policy initiatives, support collaboration across the WWHGE consortium and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality research outputs. The role also involves international travel and donor engagement, providing opportunities to influence how evidence is generated, communicated and used to inform education policy.

This role is fixed-term for 12 months.

About you

You will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject and have significant experience in international development, economics, political science, political economy, public policy, education or a related field. You will have experience in managing complex research projects, analysing data and building effective relationships with partners and stakeholders.

You will bring outstanding organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and work well in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, you will have demonstrated creativity and initiative to turn conceptual discussions into concrete activities and outcomes. You will also be passionate about international development and improving lives through effective public policy.

Application process

Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held online in early January 2027.

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