Vacancies
The Oxford Trust has a busy programmes of activity across three core areas: innovation, education and public engagement. Our team currently consists of 27 full- and part-time staff.
We are based at the Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, which is also home to the Science Oxford Centre.
The Oxford Trust is proud to be an Oxford Living Wage Employer.
Current Vacancies:
Trustee opportunity: Chair of Finance & Investment Sub-Committee, Board of Trustees
Are you interested in joining the Board of an iconic Oxfordshire charity that has helped shape and support science innovation and education locally over the past 40 years?
The Oxford Trust is seeking a dedicated and passionate trustee to join the Board and chair the Finance and Investment Sub-Committee (FISC). This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the Trust’s mission to encourage the pursuit of science. We are looking for someone with specific skills and expertise in financial management and ideally charity finance experience.
The Finance and Investment Sub-Committee (FISC), a sub-committee of the Board, plays a crucial role in ensuring robust financial governance for the Charity. It oversees financial systems and ensures robust reporting and controls are in place, that they are working effectively, that risks are properly identified, managed, mitigated and reported. FISC is currently chaired by a long-serving member of the Board and we are looking for a new board member to continue this important work.
We invite applications from individuals who have significant experience of strategic financial leadership, particularly in the charity sector, and can bring exceptional skills and expertise to the Board. The successful candidate will support the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to manage the financial operations of the Charity including significant capital projects.
For more information, download the Board Pack and Role Profile for the Chair of the Finance and Investment Sub Committee.
To apply, email an application letter to the Board to [email protected].
Application deadline: 30th November 2024.
Photographer in Residence opportunity for the celebration of The Oxford Trust’s 40th anniversary, January–December 2025
Location: Mainly at the Wood Centre for Innovation (OX3 8SB) as well as sites in Oxford and Oxfordshire
Fee: on application/freelance
1.5 days per month (or 18 days over the year), January – December 2025
In 2025, The Oxford Trust will celebrate its 40th anniversary — a significant milestone that reflects four decades of ‘encouraging the pursuit of science’. The Trust fosters innovation in science by supporting science and tech start-ups through our innovation centres and promotes science education and engagement for families and young people in the Oxford region through our Science Oxford schools and public events programme.
We would like to appoint an early-career creative and talented Photographer in Residence to showcase the work of the Trust. This residency aims to share our stories and produce a compelling visual record that will be displayed across the Trust’s digital platforms, at anniversary events, and at an exhibition in the Wood Centre for Innovation.
For more information and how to apply, download the brief here: Photographer in Residence 40th Anniversary 2025.
To apply, email application to [email protected]
Application deadline: Friday 6th December
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