Associate Director, Client Engagement and Programme Delivery (Government and Public Value)

Park End Street, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

At Saïd Business School, we deliver world-class Executive Education that equips leaders to tackle society’s most complex challenges. Within our Executive Education portfolio, the Government and Public Value (GPV) function plays a vital role in partnering with governments, public sector organisations and mission-driven institutions across the globe.

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Client Engagement and Programme Delivery to lead a high-performing delivery team, drive operational excellence and ensure outstanding client experiences across a diverse and strategically significant portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially astute, relationship-driven project management professional who thrives in complexity and is motivated by impact. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and client engagement—ensuring our programmes meet the highest standards of quality, rigour and impact.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the GPV client delivery team, providing clear direction and accountability.
Manage strategic projects in support of the GPV Director, including planning and onboarding of major clients.
Embed strong governance practices, proactively managing risk and ensuring transparent reporting.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Relations, Faculty, Associate Fellows and cross-functional teams to align delivery with strategic objectives.
Spearhead initiatives to enhance processes, systems and ways of working.

About Us

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

The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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