UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network - Hub Manager

Overview

The Department of Engineering Science are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive manager to support the successful delivery of the UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network funded by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The post-holder will be the administrative and finance lead for the Network and will ensure delivery of a programme of doctoral training with a budget of circa £14M.

The post holder should have experience of working in administration in a higher education setting and ideally with students. They should have experience of managing a large programme including excellent numerical skills to manage budgets. Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the administrative and finance lead for the UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network, ensuring delivery of the doctoral training programme within the budget (circa £14M).
• Coordinate administrative activities, financial reporting, and governance aspects in collaboration with MOD and EPSRC stakeholders.
• Support dissemination and progress monitoring of doctoral training activities and objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in administration in a higher education setting, and ideally with students.
• Experience of managing a large programme with strong numerical skills to manage budgets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

What we offer

At the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days\\\’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:

• Travel – We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
• Family friendly benefits – We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector and the University subscribes to \\\’My Family Care\\\’.
• Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
• Personal and professional development – We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
• University club – All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
• Staff discounts – University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
• Childcare services – We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.