Executive MBA Programme Manager

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

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

The Executive MBA (EMBA) at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford is ranked No. 1 globally in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026. The programme brings together experienced senior leaders from across the world who come to Oxford to develop their leadership, broaden their perspective and make real impact in business and society.

As EMBA Programme Manager, you will play a central role in planning and delivering an outstanding experience for these leaders throughout their two-year programme, both in Oxford and at international locations. From onboarding through to end of programme ceremonies, you will help create an experience that reflects Oxford’s reputation for excellence.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Experience the very best of Oxford traditions, from formal dinners in historic colleges to immersive learning in debating chambers, chapels and on rowing along the river.
• Travel and gain international experience through the onsite delivery of overseas modules and working with world-leading executives, faculty and partners across the globe (Latin America, Asia, South Africa and California).
• Develop your skills in an environment that actively invests in your growth, through access to Oxford's exceptional learning opportunities, alongside mentoring, job shadowing, professional training and conferences.
• Join a positive, supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued, innovation is encouraged and you have genuine ownership of projects from concept to delivery.

This role would suit candidates with successful experience in programme, project or event management; executive or higher education operations; hospitality; luxury travel; conferences, weddings, large scales events or festivals; client services or another fast-paced, complex, delivery-focused environment where organisation, relationship management and attention to detail are essential.

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, click the 'Apply' button above.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, we look forward to hearing from you by email to Lorice.Sivira@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27 July 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held week commencing Monday 3 August 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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