Programme Manager
Grade 6: £39,424 – £47,779 (including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum)
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working – two days per week onsite (Egrove Park, Kennington)
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Saïd Business School delivers world-class Executive Education programmes for senior leaders and organisations globally. We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join the Client Engagement & Delivery team and support the planning, coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of Executive Education programmes.
The role plays a key part in ensuring excellence in programme delivery from preparation through to completion, working closely with faculty, clients, participants and internal service teams across on-campus, virtual and client-site delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the end-to-end operational planning, preparation and delivery of Executive Education programmes
- Creating and maintaining programme plans, documentation, timelines and status reports
- Coordinating programme logistics, including venues, accommodation, catering, AV/IT and speakers
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, faculty, participants and delivery teams
- Managing programme budgets, purchase orders, invoices and financial tracking
- Overseeing quality assurance, programme evaluation and continuous improvement activity
- Managing and delivering virtual programme sessions and learning platforms
- Supporting the induction, training and development of Programme Managers and Programme Support Coordinators
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives, working groups and projects across ExecEd and the wider School
You will bring proven experience in programme or project management, ideally within Executive Education or a comparable professional services environment. You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences are essential. Flexibility around working hours and occasional travel is required.
Further information on this role can be found in the job description.
At Saïd Business School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences that strengthen our community.
The closing date for applications will be stated in the online advert. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier if a high number of suitable applications are received.