21 Management jobs in Oxford

We are working with our client to recruit a Senior Waste Management Consultant. The client is based and headquartered in France with offices in the UK . They provide its customers with very high added-value solutions, products, technologies and services across six principal Business Units, including Mining, Chemistry and Enrichment, Recycling, Decommissioning and Services, Nuclear Packages and Services, and Projects. These activities are of strategic importance to both the French nuclear sector and nuclear installations around the world, including in the United Kingdom (UK).

The role of a Waste Management Consultant is to provide technical expertise and utilises relevant experience to deliver effective and tailored waste management solutions to a variety of clients in the UK nuclear industry for decommissioning

Requirements

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering tasks in waste management, and in other areas as required, according to the contract specification to clients as per business priority
• Working with project managers to build waste management plans
• Contributing to business development by supporting proposals/bids, delivering internal activities and seeking and implementing improvement initiatives
• Developing and implement characterisation strategies and produce sampling and analysis plans
• Undertaking activities in support of continuous professional development

The role is based in Abingdon but will require regular travel to the other sites

Full-time, permanent, 37-hours a week

Hybrid working – 2 days minimum in the office each week, flexible working

Free on-site parking

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5

Competitive salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company

Private medical insurance

Non-contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Group Income Protection

Group Life Insurance

Sports allowance

Online discount platform

Assistant Management Accountant (Maternity cover)

Salary: £24,230 - £5,230 (pro rata) per annum (FTE 0,287 - 1,538)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st December 2026

Hours: 28 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager

Based: Littlemore, Oxford with some hybrid working. Please note, from 1st April 2026 our office will be based at Compass House, Farmoor Court, Farmoor, OX2 9LU

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for "more nature everywhere, for everyone". We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone's needs.

The Assistant Management Accountant will help nature recover by ensuring that our financial records are accurate updated in a timely manner and securing our future by maintaining the sales ledger.

We are looking for someone to join our friendly and proactive Finance team!

What you'll be doing

• Assisting in producing the monthly management accounts
• Assisting in the monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts, cash, income
• Working with the membership team to ensure the monthly reconciliation, and recording of membership income
• Managing the sales ledger function and credit control

What we're looking for

• Level 3 AAT (or equivalent qualification), or relevant track record and knowledge
• Track record of assisting in the production of management accounts
• Track record of sales ledger processing
• Skills and knowledge of banking processes

For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you'll also receive

• Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
• Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
• Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
• Learning & Development Programme for all
• Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
• Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
• Membership to BBOWT's, and The Wildlife Trusts', Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development

To apply for this role, visit our website

The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 10th November 2025. Interviews will take place in-person on Tuesday 18th November 2025 .

BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. Contact us on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.

When applying for the role you can expect to answer a few questions online relating to the skills required and what you would be doing in the role. Your responses will be anonymised, randomised, and scored by a panel of reviewers.

We don't use an application form, or CVs - your answers to our situational based questions will be scored against a review guide and scores from these will decide which candidates go through to the interview stage. See here to find out why we do this.

Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words. If it is clear that any of your answers are not your own work, we reserve the right to reject your application on that basis.

You'll also be asked for information about your background, anything you feel comfortable sharing will be anonymised and will not be shared as part of the selection process, it will only be used to help us understand how we are performing against our equal opportunities metrics. All candidates will receive feedback on their application.

We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust, The Lodge, 1 Armstrong Road, Littlemore, Oxford Oxon OX4 4XT

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About EIT:

Led by a world-class faculty of scientists, technologists, policy makers, economists and entrepreneurs, the Ellison Institute of Technology aims to develop and deploy commercially sustainable solutions to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Our work is guided by four Humane Endeavours: Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Managing Atmospheric CO2 and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics.

Set for completion in 2027, the EIT Campus in Littlemore will include more than 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, educational and gathering spaces. Fuelled by growing ambition and the strength of Oxford’s science ecosystem, EIT is now expanding its footprint to a 2 million sq ft Campus across the western part of The Oxford Science Park. Designed by Foster + Partners led by Lord Norman Foster, this will become a transformative workplace for up to 7,000 people, with autonomous laboratories, purpose-built laboratories including a plant sciences building and dynamic spaces to spark interdisciplinary collaboration.

EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.

About The Plant Biology Institute

The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research.

The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact.

Areas of exploration include:

• Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside.
• Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides.
• Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines.
• Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. 

Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision.

EIT is seeking a Head of Lab Management to lead the establishment and long-term operations of laboratory management at the Plant Biology Institute (PBI), part of the Ellison Institute of Technology. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for building and overseeing a team of lab managers and technicians, guiding them in creating and maintaining a world-class research environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in launching the Institute’s inaugural lab following construction, transforming it into a fully operational research facility. You will recruit, mentor, and manage staff, while designing and implementing systems that ensure efficient, safe, and innovative laboratory operations - scaling this approach across PBI’s labs as construction and fit-out progresses.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a team of lab managers and technicians to support researchers across the Institute.
• Establish clear structures for training, mentoring, and career development.

 Operational Launch

• Drive the transition of newly constructed lab spaces into fully functioning research facilities.
• Oversee equipment installation, validation, and integration into workflows.
• Develop scalable processes to support growth across multiple lab sites.

 Systems & Processes

• Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practice workflows for day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Ensure seamless coordination between research teams and lab support functions.

 Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead development of robust health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations, certifications, and ethical standards.
• Establish proactive risk management and incident response systems.

 Strategic Planning

• Partner with Institute leadership to shape long-term lab infrastructure and resourcing strategies. Anticipating and planning for the evolving needs of a rapidly expanding research institute.
• Manage budgets and work with researchers to select and procure core equipment that aligns with research needs.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred in Plant Science, Biological Engineering, Architecture/Facilities Planning, or a related and relevant scientific/technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in research infrastructure, laboratory planning, or scientific facilities management.
• Significant experience in laboratory management, operations, or facilities leadership within an academic or research setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish new laboratories or research facilities from the ground up.
• Proven track record of building and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with laboratory workflows related to plant science, especially genetic transformation, cell culture, plant growth (plant care) and plant phenotypic analysis (genetic, biochemical and physiological).
• Understanding of growth environment requirements (lighting, temperature, humidity control) for plant growth cabinets, growth chambers, and greenhouses.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety, compliance, and risk management.
• Knowledge of biosafety and GMO-related infrastructure needs.

Key attributes

• Exceptional communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to accuracy and detail.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

About EIT:

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems. Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: Health, Medical Science and Generative Biology; Food security and Sustainable agriculture; Clean Energy Generation and Storage; and Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

A cornerstone of EIT mission is its upcoming 300,000-square-foot research facility at the Oxford Science Park, set to open in 2027. This cutting-edge campus will feature advanced labs, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and collaborative spaces to strengthen its partnership with the University of Oxford. It will also host the Ellison Scholars, driving innovation for societal benefit.

EIT fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity’s enduring challenges.

About The Plant Biology Institute

The Plant Biology Institute, headed by Professor Steve Kelly, is a key part of the Ellison Institute of Technology. The institute aims to develop impactful and commercially sustainable solutions for improving global food production and planetary health through pioneering plant science research.

The Plant Biology Institute will unite world-class researchers who are focused on expanding the frontiers of plant science. Our research is focused on enhancing our ability to feed the planet while simultaneously improving the climate and ecosystem outcomes of food production. By embedding cutting-edge plant science research within an organisation that is focused on solving global challenges at scale, we aim to accelerate the timeline from discovery to global impact.

Areas of exploration include:

• Improved plant productivity, both indoors and outside.
• Reduced reliance on inputs including water, fertilisers, pesticides, and herbicides.
• Novel decarbonised plant-based production platforms for food and medicines.
• Advanced technologies that speed up discovery and deployment in plants. 

Researchers will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory and plant growth facilities and have opportunities to collaborate with experts at the forefront of research on AI, automation, and generative biology across the EIT ecosystem. They will also work with global leaders in market development, commercialisation, and impact creation. The Plant Biology Institute has long-term substantial funding to support the unique scale and ambition of its vision.

EIT is seeking a Head of Lab Management to lead the establishment and long-term operations of laboratory management at the Plant Biology Institute (PBI), part of the Ellison Institute of Technology. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for building and overseeing a team of lab managers and technicians, guiding them in creating and maintaining a world-class research environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in launching the Institute’s inaugural lab following construction, transforming it into a fully operational research facility. You will recruit, mentor, and manage staff, while designing and implementing systems that ensure efficient, safe, and innovative laboratory operations - scaling this approach across PBI’s labs as construction and fit-out progresses.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, lead, and develop a team of lab managers and technicians to support researchers across the Institute.
• Establish clear structures for training, mentoring, and career development.

 Operational Launch

• Drive the transition of newly constructed lab spaces into fully functioning research facilities.
• Oversee equipment installation, validation, and integration into workflows.
• Develop scalable processes to support growth across multiple lab sites.

 Systems & Processes

• Design and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practice workflows for day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Ensure seamless coordination between research teams and lab support functions.

 Health, Safety & Compliance

• Lead development of robust health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ensure compliance with national and international regulations, certifications, and ethical standards.
• Establish proactive risk management and incident response systems.

 Strategic Planning

• Partner with Institute leadership to shape long-term lab infrastructure and resourcing strategies. Anticipating and planning for the evolving needs of a rapidly expanding research institute.
• Manage budgets and work with researchers to select and procure core equipment that aligns with research needs.

Requirements

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred in Plant Science, Biological Engineering, Architecture/Facilities Planning, or a related and relevant scientific/technical discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in research infrastructure, laboratory planning, or scientific facilities management.
• Significant experience in laboratory management, operations, or facilities leadership within an academic or research setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish new laboratories or research facilities from the ground up.
• Proven track record of building and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with laboratory workflows related to plant science, especially genetic transformation, cell culture, plant growth (plant care) and plant phenotypic analysis (genetic, biochemical and physiological).
• Understanding of growth environment requirements (lighting, temperature, humidity control) for plant growth cabinets, growth chambers, and greenhouses.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory health and safety, compliance, and risk management.
• Knowledge of biosafety and GMO-related infrastructure needs.

Key attributes

• Exceptional communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with attention to accuracy and detail.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Why work for EIT:

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact!

Terms of Appointment:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.
• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme.

This is a remote position.

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