Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint a Project Manager for Oxford Living Laboratory

The role will develop and deliver 'living laboratory' approaches to applied research and project-based learning to advance the University's Environmental Sustainability Strategy. The initiative is at an early stage and the post-holder will have overall responsibility for implementing and evaluating the developing programme. The post-holder will also be responsible for managing the research and education challenges and small grants associated with the Living Lab.

This is a full-time position, available on a fixed-term contract.

You should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be near completion) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in environmental sustainability. Candidates should demonstrate previous experience with project management and the ability to use initiative to plan and organise complex activities and programmes. While not required, experience with multi-stakeholder projects at the University of Oxford and living laboratory approaches to research and learning are preferred.

The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the  Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including: