UK Hypersonic Doctoral Training Network – Hub Manager
Salary
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Closing date
Oct 15, 2025 12:00PM
Description
About the roleThe 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.
About You
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.
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.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is a full-time fixed term post until 30 September 2030.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 15 October 2025.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Kathryn Scott: kathryn.scott@eng.ox.ac.uk
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
Contact name
Kathryn Scott
Contact email
kathryn.scott@eng.ox.ac.uk
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