Programme Associate Job Posting

 We are looking to hire a Programme Associate who will play a critical role in the next phase of OCPL’s growth. We are interested in candidates from a range of disciplines, who have excellent organisational, event management, and project management skills as well as a demonstrated ability to operate across disciplines and sectors. This role would offer access to a broad network of experts, as well as potential research and publication opportunities. Apply here.


Job Title: OCPL Programme Associate

Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week for 10 months (October 2024-July 2025), fluctuating based on event timelines

Compensation: £16-20/Hour (depending on candidate experience)

Location: Oxford, UK

Application Deadline: Rolling

Job Description: The Programme Associate will work closely with OCPL’s directors and will be responsible for helping OCPL carry out a range of projects at the intersection of US-China relations and emerging technology risk, with most time devoted toward helping direct the OCPL Fellowship programme. Within the team, the Programme Associate will: 

  • Take the lead on project management associated with the fellowship

  • Contribute to fellow recruitment efforts

  • Liaise with fellows and team leads on research

  • Create and edit content for the OCPL newsletter

  • Coordinate internal and external events

  • Contribute to special projects as needed

For candidates with exceptionally strong experience, we are open to hiring a more senior Fellowship Coordinator working with more responsibility and independence. The Fellowship Coordinator role would be compensated at a higher rate.

Who Might Thrive In This Role: 

  • Excited to help build out a young organisation and contribute to its vision.

  • Possesses excellent judgement.

  • Excels in both large and small-scale project management and organisation and is able to prioritise among competing tasks.

  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain quality in fast-paced environments.

  • Clear written and verbal communicator.

  • Entrepreneurial and self-directed, a team player always ready to work with others when necessary. 

  • Committed to intellectual rigour and using research to make a positive impact on the world.

Required:

  • Outstanding organisational skills in the context of managing complex long-term projects and events

  • Strong professional interpersonal skills conducive to cultivating a supportive and healthy internal working atmosphere

  • Experience managing social and/or traditional media

  • Must be based in Oxford, UK

Preferred but not required:

  • Mandarin or other language skills 

  • Deep area expertise – China, Taiwan, UK, or other key actors

  • Technical understanding of critical emerging technologies

We Offer:

  • Exposure to policy practitioners and leading academics

  • Top-tier networking and mentorship opportunities 

  • Local travel expense coverage

  • Possible promotion opportunities based on performance and organisational growth

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your CV and a cover letter within the following form. 

Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.