About this role
About The Role
Egrove Park, Kennington
Fixed-term (14 months), full time (37.5 hours per week)
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:
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.
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.
About Us
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 pro rata 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.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.