Engagement & Evaluation Coordinator

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 At the University of Oxford, we want our research to be accessible and relevant to everyone. Our Public and Community Engagement with Research (PCER) team is at the heart of this endeavour. We’re shaping the University’s PCER strategy, supporting engagement activities for researchers, and ensuring that our efforts are both impactful and rewarding.

The PCER Team is within Innovation & Engagement, which is part of Research Services (RS). RS works in partnership with our academic divisions, their departments and faculties, to support Oxford’s world-class researchers. Our role is to facilitate excellence in research, engagement and innovation at Oxford.

The Engagement & Evaluation Coordinator helps to evaluate and deliver PCER projects across the University by supporting key engagement activities, training researchers, and capturing the overall impact of the University’s engagement efforts.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•             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 

Hybrid working is available as part of this opportunity and flexible working will also be considered.

About the Role

As Engagement & Evaluation Coordinator, you will play a key role within the University’s Public and Community Engagement with Research team.

You will shape the University’s approach to capturing the impact of our public engagement and community with research (PCER) portfolio. In turn, you will enable us to tell the story of how PCER makes a difference to our researchers, our research and the public and communities affected by our research.

You will work with the Head of Public and Community Engagement and colleagues within the team, and collaborate across the wider University, to enhance Oxford’s position as a world-leading research institution.

About You

You will have practical experience of evaluating complex systems and discrete projects. You’ll combine clear communication and sound numeracy skills to draft reports and synthesise large amounts of information.

You will be comfortable working independently in a complex environment, using your initiative and prioritising effectively to meet deadlines. You will also be organised and work well as part of a team, helping to contribute to its wider objectives.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 23 October. 

Interviews will take place in person on 31 October and 2 November.