Overview
The Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is a newly funded research centre to conduct world class research that contributes to a world where differences between children and young people are understood and accepted, strengths are capitalised on, and mental health difficulties are prevented or addressed early in life. The Schools Research Network Manager will build and sustain positive reciprocal relationships with schools across England to support relationships between researchers and school systems.
What We Offer
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
About the Role
The post is funded to 30 September 2030 and is based in the Department of Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building. The post is full time; however, consideration would be given to candidates wishing to work part-time on a pro rata basis (minimum 60% FTE). The post is available on a flexible hybrid basis. The minimum on-site time is 3 days/week for a full-time post. The WISDOM Research Network was established in 2024 with funding from the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre. This new post will be part of a dedicated engagement team for OCEMR. You will plan and conduct activities to promote the network to primary and secondary schools across England and to maintain school engagement with the network. This will include becoming involved in school events, reaching out to different school networks and developing and delivering strategies to recruit and sustain active relationships with a diverse range of schools in support of our aim of engaging children and young people typically under-represented in research. You will work with the WISDOM Research Network advisory board and research steering group to define processes plans and activities and take responsibility for project management of the network including ensuring all activities happen as planned within budget.
Responsibilities
* Plan and conduct activities to promote the WISDOM Research Network to primary and secondary schools across England.
* Maintain school engagement with the network and develop strategies to recruit and sustain relationships with a diverse range of schools.
* Collaborate with advisory board and steering group to define processes, plans and activities.
* Take responsibility for project management of the network, ensuring activities occur as planned within budget.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience.
* Significant knowledge of primary and secondary school systems in England.
* Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school staff and other stakeholders.
* Project management skills with the ability to plan a realistic programme of work and deliver activities within agreed budgets.
* Ability to work independently in a complex environment, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines.
* Experience of working in a research/higher education environment is desirable.
Diversity and Inclusion
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. Our active Psychiatry People and Culture teams and initiatives, including our values and behaviours framework, work to make the Department of Psychiatry as supportive, welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Organisation
The Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research is part of the Department of Psychiatry and Experimental Psychology, Life and Mind Building, Oxford. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment with an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research addresses global challenges and contributes to societal impact.
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