Research Support Systems Manager

You will be a senior member of the team, with a key role managing critical research support platforms (currently including X5 and GoPro FORIS), and will oversee ongoing service delivery, system development and support. You will play a key role in supporting the configuration and implementation of Oxford\’s new end-to-end research management system (ORMS), providing collaborative leadership to your team over a period of change and beyond, with a commitment to service delivery and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to and influence the critical systems that underpin and support research activities at one of the world\’s leading Universities.

• Proven experience in managing service-critical systems
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A flexible, problem-solving mindset
• Excellent IT and systems skills and a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment
• The Research Funding and Contracts Team in Research Services at the University of Oxford provides comprehensive professional research funding, contracting and trusted research support across the breadth of the University’s research activity in the UK and internationally. We work closely in collaboration with researchers, departments and professional services colleagues across the University to facilitate the University\’s world-leading research. Our activities are underpinned by critical business costing, finance, document and workflow management systems; which are supported and maintained by the Research Support Systems Manager and their team.
• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle and the role.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.