The Oxford Trust

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. 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 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 on the role and how to apply, download the Board Pack and Role Profile for the Chair of the Finance and Investment Sub Committee at https://lnkd.in/dwGU3ht. Application deadline: 30th November 2024

🎉 Fun and games at Barclays Eagle Labs in our Wood Centre for Innovation! 🍕🍹 Teaming up with Mishcon de Reya LLP for an epic evening of pizza, drinks, and classic games galore — think Jenga, backgammon, and all your faves. Who’s bringing their A-game? 🏆✨ #FunAndGames #BarclaysEagleLabs #InnovationAfterHours

We didn't let the snowfall❄️❄️ get in the way of our November #OXBA sponsors meeting this morning. Items on the Agenda included welcoming new sponsors Barclays Eagle Labs and IMed Consultancy Ltd who are joining The Oxford Trust in sponsoring The Emerging Tech Business Award. We are also excited to start planning the #OXBA 2025 launch event in January (invitations to be posted soon!) There is still time and opportunities available for new sponsors to join the #OXBA team. In particular, we are keen to secure a sponsor for the #SME of the Year Award and the #BusinessoftheYear Award. If you are keen to find out more, please do get in touch enquiries@oxfordshirebusinessawards.co.uk or reach out to any one of our sponsors to discuss. Heather Wood Simon Bassett Nigel Tipple Richard Wratten Andy Cowie Karen Whitbread Amanda Dandridge Byron Byrne FREng FICE Ajay Kumar Vinny Kumar (MNAEA) Jasmine Quiney Nicki Campling Wendy Tindsley George Wagerfield, Dip PFS Andrew Moon

Some more #winterwondeland photos taken, by our Outdoor Learning and Estates Manager Dr Roger Baker, at The Oxford Trust’s Stansfeld Park today in #headington. As well as the Wood Centre For Innovation, the future Aspen Building and Science Oxford Centre #stem education facility the Trust is a custodian of over 15 acres of woodland, ponds and open grassland. #scienceinapark.

#scienceinapark never looks so good as when the first snow arrives like here in #Headington #Oxford at The Oxford Trust's Stansfeld Park - home to Wood Centre For Innovation and the Science Oxford Centre. Can't say it makes commuting any more fun but the end result can be magical.

Looking forward to spending the next two days at the Association for Science and Discovery Centres National Conference at The Royal Society along with Daniel Scholes and Joanne Riley from the Science Oxford / The Oxford Trust team.

Great to see The Oxford Trust’s newest occupant of its Wood Centre For Innovation site in #headington Bioarchitech Ltd out on the global stage. Bioengineered viruses have enormous potential to address some of the worlds most challenging diseases.

It's a celebratory farewell to Infleqtion UK as it leaves the Oxford Centre for Innovation! Infleqtion UK is growing from strength to strength as it develops quantum products to shape the quantum tech world. From its start in a small room in the Oxford Centre for Innovation, Infleqtion UK has become one of the leading pioneering quantum tech companies in the country and a respected voice for quantum tech among the country’s leaders. Seven years since setting up in the Oxford Centre for Innovation, Infleqtion UK moves on to bigger premises at Oxford Technology Park for the next phase of the company’s growth. We spoke to President of Infleqtion UK, Dr Tim Ballance, about his time in The Oxford Trust’s innovation centre in the heart of the city. Read more about their work, milestones achieved and highlights of their time in The Oxford Trust's innovation centre: https://lnkd.in/eK-vVqQz #quantum #innovation #oxford

Back by Popular Demand! 🚀 Exciting news - the next installment in the ITS Oxford series is here: Scaling Leadership, Culture, and Funding as Your Organisation Grows. As businesses expand, nurturing a positive culture and effective leadership are key for sustainable growth. Join us to explore strategies for success in leadership, culture, and funding. 🌟 Industry experts will delve into how visionary leadership and strong culture attract investors, build trust, and drive growth. Learn how to align leadership and culture with funding success at every growth stage. Stay tuned for speaker announcements! Date: Thursday, November 28 · 5:30 - 8pm Location: Inventa Botley Road Oxford OX2 0HY Who Should Attend: - Business leaders - Entrepreneurs - HR professionals - Investors - Anyone keen on enhancing leadership skills, understanding culture dynamics, and funding. Why Attend: - Gain valuable insights - Network with professionals - Discover practical strategies - Stay ahead in the evolving business landscape Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking discussion that will inspire and equip you for leadership success! 🌟 #Leadership #Culture #Funding #BusinessGrowth This free event is delivered in Partnership with Freeths, Bidwells and proudly supported by Barclays. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSVR57dr

Connecting young people with Oxford's innovation community and the exciting and inspiring work in our region gives them valuable insight into STEM careers. Thanks to Oxford Technology Park for the support for STEM Insight Week run by our Science Oxford team!