Project Manager for Oxford Living Lab on Environmental Sustainability

This position at the University of Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education focuses on establishing and managing the Oxford Living Lab for Environmental Sustainability. The successful candidate will design and implement living laboratory approaches to applied research and project-based learning, aligning with the university’s sustainability goals. The role involves overseeing programme development, managing research and educational challenges, and administering small grants associated with the initiative. The initiative is in its early stages, requiring proactive leadership and project management expertise to shape its trajectory.

• Develop and deliver living laboratory approaches to applied research and project-based learning focused on environmental sustainability.
• Implement and evaluate the Oxford Living Lab programme, ensuring alignment with the University of Oxford’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Manage research and educational challenges, including the administration of small grants associated with the Living Lab.
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and initiatives within the University of Oxford.
• Plan, organise, and oversee complex activities and programmes related to sustainability research and education.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance the Living Lab’s objectives.
• Monitor and assess the impact and effectiveness of the Living Lab’s initiatives.