Vacancies: Two leadership positions (Academic & Operations) at the RLRH (University of Oxford)

The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is looking for seasoned and dynamic leaders who are eager to make a splash in the global refugee higher education space (particularly at the graduate level), and in opening advanced professional opportunities for 500+ displacement-affected RLRH affiliates  – in research, academia, and practitioner spaces. We’re eager to receive applications from creative and dedicated professionals who are solutions-oriented, with a passion for accompanying individuals on their education and career journeys.

The following two staff will be physically based at the University of Oxford, with integration into our global networks of hubs:

Director of Operations and Strategy – closing Tuesday October 8th at 12 noon BST (+1 GMT)

A critical leadership role that will ensure the smooth, efficient, and mission-centric functioning of RLRH. As a key relationship manager for the organisation, the postholder will serve as a liaison to in-person hub managers in Nairobi, Kakuma, East Oxford, and Kuala Lumpur, supporting and enabling hubs to be successful in meeting our goals. Through their effective team management, strategic planning, and cross-pillar collaboration, they will be instrumental in advancing RLRH’s growth, driving innovation and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. See full job description here.

Director of Academic Programmes closing Tuesday October 15th at 12 noon BST (+1 GMT)

Lead a team of education experts to deliver RLRH’s hallmark academic bridging and graduate access efforts. The postholder’s leadership will grow programmes that are relevant, rigorous, culturally-responsive, and mindful of institutional values. They will leverage their excellent experience with programme management and operations to elevate the achievements of our students and alumni across more than 100 countries. The successful candidate will possess a PhD or Master’s degree with extensive experience in designing and leading graduate-level programmes, as well as experience in teaching and facilitating diverse cohorts of learners. See full job description here.

Please be aware: Both roles meet the requirements for UK visa sponsorship, thus we encourage applications from anyone who is eligible, irrespective of their nationality or current geography. RLRH values diversity of identity, experience, and outlook in our team, and, in line with our mission, we encourage applications from individuals who identify as having been affected by displacement, as well as social groups that are under-represented in this space, including, but not limited to, LGBTQI+, gender non-conforming, women, and disabled candidates.

Feel free to be in touch with Sarah (ghazal.salehi@refugeeledresearch.org) or Andonis (andonis.marden@refugeeledresearch.org) with any questions or if you’d like to have a conversation. Our thanks again for sharing this email and links above with anyone who would be a great fit for these roles!