Location
Oxford City Centre
Category
Project Management
Pay Rate
£18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Vacancy Type
Full-time (temporary)

About the role

Vacancy ID: 24142

Full-time, 36.5 hours per week | 12 Weeks | Immediate start

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to join an Oxford University Department and take a leading role in the delivery of its Executive MBA (EMBA) programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, proactive professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, international environment and delivering exceptional experiences for senior executives from around the world.

The Role

You will oversee the end-to-end operational delivery of the EMBA, working closely with students, faculty, senior colleagues and external partners.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing programme delivery, academic timetabling, student onboarding and international modules.
  • Planning and delivering high-profile events, networking opportunities, company visits and ceremonies.
  • Building strong relationships with students, faculty and senior stakeholders.
  • Supporting an exceptional student experience and responding confidently to complex queries.
  • Identifying opportunities to innovate and continuously improve the programme.
  • Managing budgets, suppliers and programme administration.
  • Using digital technology, data and AI to improve efficiency and performance.
  • Supporting compliance, risk management and wider programme operations.

About You

You will have:

  • Proven experience in programme, project or event management, ideally within higher education or a professional environment.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience managing budgets and competing priorities.
  • The confidence to work with senior executives and international stakeholders.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

If you are an experienced Programme Manager looking for an exciting short-term opportunity in Oxford, we would love to hear from you.

Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.

Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service

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