Project Manager for the Oxford Living Lab for Environmental Sustainability
Oxford Lifelong Learning, Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA
About the role
The role will develop and deliver 'living laboratory' approaches to applied research and project-based learning to advance the University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy. The initiative is at an early stage and the post-holder will have overall responsibility for implementing and evaluating the developing programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the research and education challenges and small grants associated with the Living Lab.
This is a full-time position, available on a fixed-term contract.
About you
You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in environmental sustainability. Candidates should demonstrate previous experience with project management and the ability to use initiative to plan and organise complex activities and programmes. While not required, experience with multi-stakeholder projects at the University of Oxford and living laboratory approaches to research and learning are preferred.
About us
The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University's rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford's world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days' annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Contact Person
Recruitment Administrator Vacancy ID : 189195
Pay Scale
STANDARD GRADE 7
Contact Phone
Closing Date & Time : 01-Nov-2026 12:00
Salary (£)
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Closing date
12 noon on 1 November 2026.
Interviews
Will take place during week commencing 9 November 2026.
Equal opportunity statement
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
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Project Manager for the Oxford Living Lab for Environmental Sustainability employer: University of Oxford
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