Programme Manager

Location: Park End Street, Oxford

Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum

Fixed-term (one year), full time (37.5 hours per week)

The Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School is seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to join our high-performing Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity to help design, deliver and improve a diverse portfolio of initiatives that empower Oxford students and alumni to turn ideas into action.

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you’ll work collaboratively with a dedicated team to manage programme logistics, coordinate with high-level stakeholders, track budgets and collect actionable feedback. Your work will enhance the student experience and help shape the future of entrepreneurship at Oxford.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a selection of the Centre’s programmes for Oxford Saïd and University-wide students.
• Collaborate with academics, entrepreneurs and business leaders to deliver inspiring and practical learning experiences.
• Oversee event planning, speaker sourcing and programme execution.
• Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage programme budgets and support fundraising initiatives through data and reporting.

You will have substantial experience managing programmes or projects within complex organisations, handling multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure and carrying out administrative duties in a busy environment. You should also have a strong track record of working with diverse stakeholders and organising events.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

Please complete your application via the ‘Apply’ button above.

The closing date for applications is 21 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 1 August 2025.

Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.

Contact Person: Kateryna Tolok

Closing Date & Time: 21-Jul-2025 12:00

Contact Email: vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk

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