About the role
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 of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and 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 including:
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
About the role
The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an outstanding self-starting and enthusiastic Research Manager to join the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE) - a new £30m six-year global research and policy effort. You will work with the Academic Director (Noam Angrist) and Senior Research Manager on Pillar 3 of the WWHGE (the development of a new science of implementation). You will be responsible for undertaking primary and secondary research and supporting with writing of high-impact high-quality research papers and policy products. In addition, you will manage complex research projects and lead engagements with Pillar 3 partners.
About you
You will have experiencing managing research activities and complex research, along with exceptional organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. You will a passion for international development, with a strong sense of curiosity and superb attention to detail. A Masters in a subject relevant to the WWHGE, along with significant and relevant work experience, is essential.
Application process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, your CV, and two writing samples as part of your online application. See the job description for further details.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 4 November 2024.
Longlisting will take place between 11-18 November. Interviews will take place week commencing 9 December 2024 and will be online.
Contact Person : HR team Vacancy ID : 175834 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 04-Nov-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 7 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : Grade 7: £37,524 - £42,021 per annum
How to apply
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