We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to coordinate the delivery of a complex international programme. The role combines project management, stakeholder engagement, financial administration and programme development across research and policy-focused workstreams.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be part-time 18.75 hrs p/w for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties:
- Coordinate programme workplans, milestones, priorities and action trackers
- Monitor progress and follow up actions to ensure activities remain on schedule
- Support international partnerships, advisory groups and consortium activities, including meetings, briefings and follow-up
- Coordinate research and policy workstreams across areas such as security, climate, technology and health
- Organise workshops, roundtables and other programme events with internal and external partners
- Develop and maintain project management, risk, reporting and document management processes
- Monitor programme budgets, expenditure and financial commitments
- Support procurement, contracting and grant administration
- Contribute to donor reports, funding proposals, presentations and briefing materials
- Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and administration for consultants, fellows and new team members
- Build effective relationships with researchers, funders, senior stakeholders and international partners
Selection Criteria:
- Substantial experience coordinating complex programmes or projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Excellent project management and organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience monitoring budgets and supporting procurement, contracts or grant administration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing concise reports and briefings
- Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence working with senior and international partners
- Sound judgement, initiative and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a new, evolving and fast-paced programme environment
- Interest in areas such as international security, climate, technology, health or strategic foresight
- Strong IT skills, including digital collaboration, document management and spreadsheet tools
- Collaborative and adaptable approach with strong attention to detail
Vacancy ID: 24478
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