Project Manager - Innovation Caucus

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Oxford, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Dec 2021

£36,382, rising annually to £39,739

We are seeking applications from an ambitious, highly motivated and talented Project Manager to play an active role in managing flagship projects in collaboration with the Innovation Caucus. The Innovation Caucus engages in research on sustainable innovation led growth to inform Government policy and practice and has several existing and anticipated projects that interrogate aspects of the UK innovation ecosystem.

As a Project Manager your role will involve project managing the Innovation Caucus, working alongside Professor Tim Vorley to develop the visibility and impact of the Innovation Caucus. Key activities will include managing the delivery of research projects, coordinating doctoral interns, and monitoring Innovation Caucus activities, as well as assuring the quality of Innovation Caucus outputs for academic and non-academic audiences. The role incorporates scope for personal development, with opportunities for training in knowledge exchange activities and exposure to a wide variety of impactful social science projects. You will work directly with Professor Tim Vorley in collaboration with research colleagues, and with relevant stakeholders to deliver world-class research with academic and policy impact.

This is a full time, fixed term post for 12 months.

If you would like to learn more about this role please review the Applicant Information Pack which details the job description, person specification, employee benefits and how to apply.

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. It is a modern, forward thinking institution rooted in and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. Oxford Brookes Business School provides a vibrant and stimulating research and learning environment to equip people with the skills, knowledge, mind set and attributes to face new challenges and thrive in a complex, uncertain world. Our strong links with business and industry ensure we are connected to make a difference.

As well as having students from over 60 countries worldwide, the international footprint of the Business School also includes partnerships in Europe, China and South-East Asia that span teaching and research. Our collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has seen over 30,000 students from 133 countries graduate, while the Oxford Brookes Global MBA is ranked in the top 15 worldwide (QS Distance Online MBA).

There are currently over 120 academic staff in Oxford Brookes Business School who are supported by a comprehensive team of professional administrative staff. We are a committed and inclusive community embracing supportive challenges as a catalyst for change. This is a place where we all can be ourselves and reach our full potential in our work by prioritising the progression of equality, diversity and inclusion to shape tomorrow.

You can find all Brookes vacancies at our website: www.brookes.ac.uk/vacancies .

Lastly, if you would like an informal discussion with a member of the project team please email Dr Jen Nelles [email protected]

All interviews will be held online.

Interview Date: Tuesday 21 December 2021.

Candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the salary range with a step pay increase until they reach the top of the salary scale. 

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.



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