Director, Impact and Engagement

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Athena Swan Bronze Award

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Season ticket loans

Job summary

University of Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations invites applications for a fixed-term, part-time 0.5 FTE role. The Director, Impact and Engagement will shape the Oxford Character Project’s external engagement and influence, building strategic partnerships and securing resources from trusts and foundations.

You will collaborate across academia, government, international organisations and philanthropy, delivering growth, impact and high-level partnerships within a

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (social sciences, public policy or related) or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience building and managing strategic relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oxford Character Project's strategy for external engagement and impact.
• Build and develop strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders across sectors.
• Secure resources from trusts, foundations and philanthropic partners.
• Lead major partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
• Manage relationships with senior leaders across academia, government, business and civil society.

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Department of Politics and International Relations, Oxford, OX1 3UQ

About Us

The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is one of Oxford’s largest and most internationally recognised departments, home to around 90 academic staff and a thriving community of researchers and visitors. Ranked the Number One University in the UK for Politics by The Guardian in 2024, the department delivers world‑class teaching and research supported by experienced Professional Services teams working across Courses, Research, Finance, HR and Communications. We are committed to equality of opportunity and an inclusive working environment and are proud to hold an Athena Swan Bronze Award. DPIR is based in the Social Sciences Building on Manor Road, alongside Economics, Criminology, Socio-Legal Studies and the Social Science Library.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

38 days of annual leave (pro rata if part time and inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing andadditionalleave after long service.

One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.

A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

The Director, Impact and Engagement will lead the Oxford Character Project's strategy forexternal engagement and impact. Working closely with other senior members of the team, thepostholder will build and develop strategic partnerships, secure the resources to support theProject's ambitions, and translate research into meaningful influence across education, publicpolicy, business and international organisations. The successful candidate will build and manage relationships with senior

leaders across academia, government, international organisations, business, philanthropy andcivil society, lead major partnerships and collaborative initiatives, and secure resources fromtrusts, foundations and philanthropic partners.

About You

This role is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the Project's strategic impact and engagement agenda, building and maintaining partnerships with key external stakeholders, identifying and securing funding opportunities, and enhancing the Project's profile through communications, events and external engagement. The post holder provides leadership on strategic initiatives, working collaboratively across teams and with external partners to support the Project's growth, influence and long-term objectives.

You will have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as the social sciences, public

policy or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, and have significant experience of building and managing strategic relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders across sectors such as academia, government, business, philanthropy or civil society.

This position is fixed term for 12 months and is part time (0.5 FTE)

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the DPIR HR Team at [e-mail]. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and will not form part of the selection decision.

Salary (£) : £56,623 - £65,336 per annum, pro rata (with a discretionary range to £67,239 p.a, pro-rata)