"Business Continuity and Projects Manager"

Business Continuity and Projects Manager

Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, 12 Bevington Road, Oxford OX2 6LH

THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

Grade 7: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum

Full-time (part-time at a minimum of 30 hours per week may be considered)

Fixed-term until mid-April 2027, to start as soon as possible

Location: 12 Bevington Road, Oxford, OX2 6LH

The role supports hybrid working, with an expectation of at least 2 days per week onsite (or 40% of working hours).

About the Role
This is a great opportunity for an experienced operational manager to take on a key role within OSGA’s Professional Services team. This is an excellent development opportunity, and we actively encourage applications from colleagues seeking a secondment to broaden their strategic, operational and leadership experience.

We are looking for a practical and proactive Business Continuity and Projects Manager to lead the School Administration team and move forward important operational priorities. This role would suit someone who takes ownership, enjoys improving how things work, and can deliver real, practical improvements across buildings, systems and processes.

Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance, you will:

• Lead on business continuity, risk management, health & safety, security and facilities oversight
• Oversee a varied portfolio of building, refurbishment and process improvement projects
• Line manage the Safety & Facilities Support Officer and the Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator
• Play a central role in strengthening operational resilience and supporting the School’s strategic objectives

You will work closely with the Head of School, senior academic colleagues and Professional Services teams, ensuring that OSGA’s physical environment and operational infrastructure effectively support a vibrant and internationally engaged academic community.

About You
You may already be doing a similar role and ready to take on more, or looking for a development opportunity where you can step up quickly and use your experience more broadly.

You will bring:

• Strong project management experience, including oversight of budgets
• Experience leading and developing staff
• Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• A track record of establishing or improving processes and operating standards
• The confidence to work independently while balancing competing priorities
• Excellent organisational, IT and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

You are practical, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy improving how things work. You work well with others and provide steady leadership.

About OSGA
The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars in the world, delivering world-leading teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies.

OSGA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds a Bronze Athena Swan award. We are proud of our inclusive culture and collaborative community.

Benefits
University employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 38 days’ annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Access to professional development and training
• Childcare services and family leave schemes
• Discounted travel and sports facilities
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply
Applications must be made via the University’s Internal Job Board, further details can be found here: https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/how-to-guide-employee-self-service/view-and-apply-for-vacancies#collapse4046956
You will be required to upload a CV, the names and details of two referees and a supporting statement clearly addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria.

Your application will be assessed solely on how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria.

If applying for this role as a secondment, you must ensure that you have the approval of your current line manager before applying, and you should mention this in your supporting statement.

Queries about the post should be addressed to Rachel Barber, Interim Head of Administration and Finance (haf@area.ox.ac.uk)

For informal enquiries, please contact: recruitment@area.ox.ac.uk All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on 1st April 2026.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd 2026 and will be in person at 12 Bevington Road, Oxford.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equality and valuing diversity.