A. Project Coordination: 

• Support the work of new and ongoing IERN research projects and initiatives around the world.
• Act as the main point of contact for IERN partners and stakeholders, including Jesuit networks, universities, civil society organisations and others. 
• Coordinate efforts with the LSRI to ensure strategic alignment and efficient resource utilization. 
• Track milestones, deliverables, and evaluations to ensure projects meet established goals for all of the above.

B. Events Coordination:

• Support preparation and delivery of a new Integral Ecology Summer School to take place at Campion Hall, 05-16 July 2025, and annually thereafter. Tasks include: programme coordination; support for publicity and promotion; liaison with speakers and participants; accommodation booking; travel arrangements and other bookings; budget management; on-site support for delivery of event; design of an event review process.
• Support for other IERN events arising throughout the year, in Oxford but also remote, including contributions to the COP30 event in Brazil in November 2025. Tasks as listed above.

C. Operational and Administrative Support to the IERN Director, Dr Peter Rožič SJ:

• Assist in preparing documents and materials for meetings and events. 
• Manage Director’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and organizing travel. 
• Handle correspondence, including emails and calls, on behalf of the Director.
• Contribute to website content management, and news and story updates.
• Facilitate communication between the Director and team members of the LSRI and Campion Hall, and other consultants working with IERN (often remotely).
• Assist in onboarding and supporting other IERN team members and affiliates.

D. Perform other duties as agreed with the IERN Director

• Minimum: undergraduate degree.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

• Experience in project coordination, preferably in academic or research environments. 
• Ability to demonstrate skills in event coordination, if direct experience is lacking.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 
• A flexible approach to tasks and working hours.
• Proficiency in office tools and project management software.

Familiarity with environmental issues, Jesuit networks, or integral ecology is advantageous. The candidate must be in broad sympathy with the mission of IERN. For more information, see www.iern.org.

The candidate will work under the supervision of IERN Director Dr Peter Rožič SJ, and also with key members of the LSRI and Campion Hall.

1. Application is by letter in which the candidate should explain qualifications and experience for the post as described in this document, including a list of two potential referees with contact details. The applicant should also submit a full CV showing relevant qualifications and experience. Applications should be submitted to Harriet David at harriet.david@campion.ox.ac.uk by noon on Monday 03 February 2025.
2. Those short-listed for the post will be invited to interview at Campion Hall on a date between 25-28 February 2025, to be arranged. Candidates must be available for in-person interview.
3. The appointment will be made subject to subject to proof of right to work in the UK and at least two references which will include one from the applicant’s present employer. 

All staff at IERN are employed by the Jesuits in Britain under its legal name of the Trust for Roman Catholic Purposes (TRCP) (registered charity numbers 230165 / SC040490; due to transition to Jesuits in Britain CIO in April 2025 under registered charity number 1207742). The Integral Ecology Research Network seeks to ensure a supportive, family-friendly, and flexible working environment for all staff. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to principles of equality and diversity in all staff appointments.

Pension: Pension contributions to TRCP Pension Scheme (Jesuits in Britain).

Meals: Free lunch is provided in Campion Hall when on duty. 

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) (working days to be negotiated). 

Term: Initial fixed term 20 months, thereafter subject to renewal according to availability of funding.

Leave: The post-holder will be entitled to 18 days’ paid leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata) in each year.

Probation: 3 months

Notice: During the probationary period, notice will be a fortnight on either side. Subsequent to satisfactory review and confirmation in the post, the notice period will be one month on either side.

Other information

This post is specific to Campion Hall. University terms and conditions found elsewhere do not apply. Campion Hall is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Conduct against fellow employees and College members which is offensive, or detrimental to them on grounds of age, colour, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, national origin, parental status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation will not be tolerated.