Events Manager: Ethics in AI and Humanities Cultural Programme
Deadline: Wednesday 15 December, midday
Events Manager: Ethics in AI and Humanities Cultural Programme
Humanities Divisional Office, Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford
Grade 7: £33,309 - £40,927 p.a.
We are looking for a new member of the team in the area of research engagement support in the Humanities at Oxford. This is an exciting new role requiring excellent project management and organisational skills, significant professional experience of events and operations management, specialist cultural programming skills, diplomatic people management skills, and strengths in building and maintaining relationships with academics and external cultural organisations.
This Events Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day and longer term management of a portfolio of projects from the Humanities Cultural Programme (HCP) and the Institute for Ethics in AI. The postholder will be responsible for leading on the planning and delivery of high-quality, year-round Humanities public engagement and events programme. The post is full-time, fixed term until 31 December 2024.
The Event Manager is part of a small team, overseen by the Head of Cultural Programming and Partnerships and led by a senior coordinator, who are responsible for the management, development and delivery of the Humanities Cultural Programme and delivery of support for public events from the Institute for Ethics in AI. The support of digital (live/online) events is also vital to this role. Working largely independently, you will need to relate well to staff at all levels.
If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates’ careers as a result of additional caring responsibilities or other factors.
Applications must be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application. The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 15 December 2021. Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 14 January 2022.
