Project Manager

University of Oxford - Mathematical Institute

Placed On: 4th March 2026

Closes: 20th March 2026

Job Ref: 185269

Location: Mathematical Institute, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

About the role

The Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford has launched a new project to mentor students for GCSE Mathematics, called Oxford Unbounded. We will work directly with identified schools to support KS4 students to reach the very top grades in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, by providing a sustained programme of resources and online mentoring. In particular, we will focus on students on track to achieve at least a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics who have the potential to achieve a grade 8 or 9. The pilot is due to start in June 2026, with a residential visit to Oxford for the students on the pilot programme in April 2027. The full-scale programme is due to start in June 2027.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person who can develop administrative procedures for this new project during the pilot phase, lead the implementation as we reach out to schools, manage the project including the residential, and plan for the full-scale programme.

This post is to cover the absence of the substantive postholder, who is taking a period of maternity leave. The post is available until 07 May 2027 or the actual return of the substantive postholder, or the resignation of the substantive postholder and employment of a new postholder, whichever is the earliest. We also welcome applications from staff currently in the University who would be interested in undertaking the role as a secondment opportunity.

About you

The post-holder will be responsible for the administration (including safeguarding) for the project. This will include communication with various stakeholders, including contacts at schools with a significant proportion of students with characteristics identified in the University’s Access and Participation Plan. The post-holder will also recruit and train mentors, and coordinate the regular online mentoring sessions. The post-holder will be responsible for monitoring the budget and tracking casual payroll submissions, and for budgeting some other expenses. The work may include some weekend or evening hours.

Together with the Outreach Learning Design and Content Coordinator, the Project Manager will take a leadership role for the project, shaping the vision for the programme, and being an ambassador for the work of the project.

Application Process

If you would like to discuss the role and the department in more detail, please get in touch with Dr James Munro, Admissions and Outreach Coordinator, via email: james.munro@maths.ox.ac.uk. Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 185269.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Friday, 20 March can be considered.

In person Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday, 02 April.

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