Divisional Data Manager and Project Coordinator (EDI and Strategic Projects)

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking a Divisional Data Manager and Project Coordinator for a fixed-term role supporting strategic projects. You will provide project coordination and data management, ensuring data is accurately presented. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and communication skills and a detail-oriented approach. Applications are due by November 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Confident in handling and presenting data in appropriate formats.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and explain complex staffing structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality project coordination and data management.
• Support strategic activity in the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
• Assist Humanities faculties with strategic projects including Athena SWAN.

Skills

Data management

Project coordination

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Divisional Data Manager and Project Coordinator (EDI and Strategic Projects)

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Contract type

Fixed term contract (12 months)

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours per week) (Part-time considered to 0.8 FTE)

About this role

The Humanities Division is looking for a talented and collaborative Project Co-ordinator and Data Manager to join its Divisional office. This varied role provides an excellent opportunity to provide high quality project coordination and data management to support strategic activity in the new Stephen Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, as well as supporting Humanities faculties in a number of strategic projects, including as they apply for and/or renew their Athena SWAN award. This post is fixed term for 12 months.

About you

You will be confident with handling and presenting data in appropriate formats, with excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills. You will be capable of understanding complex staffing structures and processes, and have the ability to explain these clearly to others. You will also be action oriented, creative and driven, and expected to support project coordination needs in other parts of the Divisional Office as priorities emerge.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, your curriculum vitae and the names of contact details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 17 November. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week of 1 December.

If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Livingstone, Continuous Improvement Lead, or Machilu van Bever Donker, Humanities EDI Officer. Please quote vacancy number 182919 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

• Contact Person: Gamu Dune
• Vacancy ID: 182919
• Contact Phone: [Not Provided]
• Closing Date & Time: 17-Nov-2025 12:00
• Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6
• Contact Email: [e-mail]
• Salary (£): £35,681 - £41,636