Centre Administrator (CSAE) (Centre Operations Manager)

169704-CentreAdministrator (CSAE) (Centre Operations Manager)

Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum

Department of Economics, Manor Road Building, Oxford

Full time (37.5 hours / 1 FTE) Part time applications for 0.8 FTE will be considered

Fixed-term (2 years) externally-funded

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Given the events nature of the role, occasional out of hours work is required as well as limited international travel. 

Do you have a strong operations  background with exceptional people and finance management skills? We are looking for a new Centre Administrator to join one of our world leading research centres, apply today.

We are looking for a talented senior administrator to join an established team to support the running of the Centre for the Study of African Economics (CSAE) at the Department of Economics. With a strong operations background, the Centre Administrator (Ops Manager)will provide comprehensive support for the management, research, dissemination, user engagement, and fund-raising activities of the CSAE at Oxford and its partner organisations. You’ll be responsible for financial and research grant management as well as playing a key role in our events and outreach, one of which is our renowned Spring conference which attracts Development Economists from around the world.  Much of the role is based around research management, requiring communication and collaboration with Oxford colleagues, and with international partners.

As the focus of development economics at Oxford, the CSAE has research teams in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government [BSG], and the Oxford Department of International Development [ODID]. The CSAE Administrator is a key senior member of the CSAE professional services team, and reports directly to the CSAE Executive Director.

The CSAE Administrator manages the CSAE Publications Officer, and the CSAE Projects Officer  based in the Department of Economics. The role is firmly integrated into the Department of Economics support team structure, working closely with colleagues in finance, personnel, and research management.

Please refer to the further particulars for full details about the role and information on how to apply.

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You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).

The closing date has been extended to noon on the 22nd January 2024. It is expected that interviews will be held in early February.