Student Engagement Officer

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford, Hybrid
Salary:	£35,681 to £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum. Grade 6
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	30th July 2026
Closes:	12th August 2026
Job Ref:	187701

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking a proactive and highly organised Student Engagement Officer to join our MBA Programme Team. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in delivering an exceptional experience for our MBA and 1+1 MBA students, working alongside world-class faculty, senior stakeholders and an internationally diverse student community.

As Student Engagement Officer, you’ll coordinate student-led initiatives, organise high-profile events, support academic delivery and develop innovative ways to enhance engagement throughout the student journey. Working closely with Programme Managers, faculty and colleagues across the School and University, you'll ensure activities run seamlessly while continually improving processes and communications.

Key responsibilities:

Coordinate the planning and delivery of student-led events and co-curricular activities.
Act as a key point of contact for MBA students, faculty and stakeholders.
Coordinate complex projects from planning through to successful delivery.
Manage budgets, logistics, communications and event operations.
Produce reports and review engagement data to drive continuous improvement.

You will have proven experience in programme, project or event management, with the ability to coordinate initiatives from planning through to successful delivery. You will be highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the confidence to build strong relationships and engage effectively with a diverse international student community and a wide range of stakeholders.

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.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/pre-employment-screening.

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.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 12.00 noon. In-person first interviews will likely be held on Thursday 20 or Friday 21 August 2026. In-person second interviews will likely be held on Thursday 27 August 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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