Programme Officer

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£35,681 to £41,636 per annum : Grade 6, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	26th September 2025
Closes:	10th October 2025
Job Ref:	182128

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum : Grade 6, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Fixed-term (two years), full time (37.5 hours per week)

The Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre (OSEC) is an innovative hub within Saïd Business School with a mission to support and promote entrepreneurial pathways for University of Oxford students and alumni. Through flagship events, structured programmes, year-long initiatives and a vibrant entrepreneurial community, OSEC provides experiential learning, access to networks and thought leadership to inspire and enable the next generation of entrepreneurs.

As Programme Officer, you will be at the heart of OSEC’s programming. Working within our dedicated Programme Team, you will provide vital support to Programme Managers to ensure the smooth design, coordination and delivery of our diverse portfolio of initiatives. These include the Oxford Venture Builder, the MBA Entrepreneurship Project, the Oxford Seed Fund and our flagship Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum.

You will take responsibility for coordinating programme activities, overseeing logistics, supporting event delivery, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring that all initiatives run to the high standards expected by our students, alumni and partners. This is an exciting and varied role that offers exposure to senior academics, business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors across Oxford and beyond.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinating project and event management, including planning, logistics and stakeholder liaison.
Providing operational and administrative support across a portfolio of programmes and events.
Contributing to the development of new initiatives and continuous improvement of existing ones.
Implementing standardised processes and programme policies.
Supporting consultants and external contributors engaged in OSEC activities.

You will have proven experience managing projects in complex organisational settings, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously. You will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.

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.

The closing date for applications is 10 October 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 23 October 2025.

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