Programme Manager

Location: Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ

About the role

We are seeking a Programme Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The role is being offered full-time or part-time (22.5 hours a week would be considered) and is based in Central Oxford. The post is fixed term for two years in the first instance.

As a Programme Manager you will primarily oversee research programmes for Professor Noa Zilberman. This is a challenging role to support the development and delivery of projects. You will take responsibility for all operational aspects including administrative, financial management and auditing, contractual and practical support in the context of the wider support structures of the Department of Engineering Science. This includes taking a leading role in the administration of an Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) grant. This role will require the person to develop significant experience in managing these grants and become an expert advisor to Professor Noa Zilberman.

About you

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You must have experience of administration or project management in a complex organisation. Proven financial aptitude with the ability to manage financial reporting is essential, as are strong communication and relationship building skills.

Hybrid work is available for this position.

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online (via the ‘Apply’ button above) and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.

The position is full-time or part-time (a minimum of 22.5 hours per week would be considered) fixed-term post available for 2 years. 

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 31 October 2025.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow: louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk 

For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.  Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.

Contact Person: Louise Bristow

Closing Date & Time: 31-Oct-2025 12:00

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email: louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk

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