"Academic Events Manager"

Said Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Grade 7: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum: Grade 7

Maternity leave cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking an experienced and motivated Academic Events Manager to oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of academic events across the School’s three Academic Areas. This is a pivotal role, responsible for shaping and embedding a high-quality academic events strategy that supports faculty research, strengthens research culture and enhances the School’s global profile.

As Academic Events Manager, you will lead the Academic Events Team, delivering a broad range of events including academic conferences, research seminars, workshops, recruitment events and distinguished speaker engagements. You will work in close partnership with academic colleagues and professional services teams, ensuring the highest standards of event planning, compliance, financial oversight and service delivery. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of all academic events, ensuring professionalism, efficiency and compliance.
• Lead the full lifecycle of events, from concept through delivery to evaluation.
• Manage event budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Develop an events communications strategy in collaboration with the Marketing Team.
• Line manage the Academic Events Coordinator and Academic Events Assistant.

You will have significant and demonstrable expertise in events management. You will bring outstanding organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a complex and fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside excellent customer service and a professional manner.

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.

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 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.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 March 2026 at 12.00 noon. First interviews will likely take place on Friday 13 March 2026. Second interviews will likely take place on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.