Crankstart Internship & Mentoring Programme Manager

Are you passionate about widening participation and making a meaningful impact? Join the University of Oxford’s Careers Service to manage and develop programmes supporting the professional and career development of Crankstart Scholars.

Location: 56 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PA
Salary: £36,360–£42,434 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Full time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. Where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer the chance to shape the future in an inspiring environment. Join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development and aspirations while contributing to our extraordinary legacy.

The Internship Office supports growing student demand for research, professional work experience and mentoring opportunities. Its programmes, including the Crankstart Internship and Mentoring Programmes, Micro-internship Programme and Summer Internship Programme, facilitate around 2,000 experiences annually.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits:

• 38 days of annual leave (including public holidays), with options to purchase additional leave.
• Generous family leave, including up to 26 weeks’ full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks’ full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options, including cycle loans, discounted bus travel and season ticket loans.
• Access to social, cultural and sports clubs.

About the Role

The Crankstart Internship & Mentoring Programme Manager oversees programmes supporting Crankstart Scholars through professional work experience and careers mentoring.

Working with the Head of the Internship Office, you will support strategic programme growth, expand internship opportunities, develop a professional mentor network and collaborate with colleagues to deliver careers-related events.

You will line manage two Assistant Crankstart Internship and Mentoring Officers and an additional temporary team member for four months annually. Responsibilities also include data analysis and reporting, funding administration, student engagement, host retention, marketing, workshops and one-to-one support.

About You

• Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data, produce accurate reports and summaries, monitor programme effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging students, staff, academics, employers and other stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and confident, with sound judgement, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands, resolve issues independently and lead projects.
• Ability to work effectively as a supportive line manager and team player.
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook/Teams, alongside experience producing promotional, website or social media content.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Details of two referees

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 16th November 2026.

Interviews: Tuesday 1st December 2026, held face to face.

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