Senior Programme Manager (Professional Pathways Pillar, Refugee-Led Research Hub)

Location: Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB.

The Refugee-Led Research Hub is seeking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager for their Professional Pathways Pillar to work from the Oxford Department of International Development (ODID). 

About the role:

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and exponential expansion of RLRH’s Professional Pathways Pillar, ensuring the programme remains responsive to the evolving global labour market and the professional aspirations of RLRH affiliates. You will be responsible for building and sustaining high-impact relationships with a wide range of employer partners, including (I)NGOs, multilaterals, research institutions, and private sector actors, ensuring that these collaborations translate into bringing to life RLRH’s mission: advancing transformative refugee leadership in professional spheres. 

• The position is offered full-time and fixed-term until 30 September 2028, with possibility of extension subject to further funding.  

About you:

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in complex and multi-stakeholder project management, with proven experience in leading and influencing multi-disciplinary teams, through line management and/or matrix structures. They will also have technical expertise in refugee professional pathways/livelihoods and economic inclusion, with working familiarity of the humanitarian and/or development sector. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of preparing reports, briefings, and presenting to senior stakeholders are essential for this role. 

Further information:

For more on what it's like to work at RLRH, browse our website and application pack. 

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.  

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV, and a cover letter addressing the following questions

• Why this leadership role with RLRH is the right fit for you at this stage in their career.
• How your experience aligns with the key responsibilities and selection criteria.
• Confirmation of your availability to work from the Oxford office for a minimum of three days per week.

Only applications received before 12 midday (UK time) on Monday, 17 August 2026 can be considered. 

Contact Person: HR Team

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8

Contact Email: recruitment@qeh.ox.ac.uk

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