"Assistant Course Manager"

University of Oxford - Oxford Lifelong Learning, Postgraduate Taught Courses

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£35,681 to £41,636 per annum. Standard Grade 6
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	20th February 2026
Closes:	5th March 2026
Job Ref:	185029

Location: Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA

We are seeking a well-organised and highly competent Assistant Course Manager to join the busy Postgraduate Taught Student Administration team within the Department for Continuing Education.

About the role

The Assistant Course Manager is responsible for leading the smooth administration of the MSt Practical Ethics programme.

You will ensure the efficient and effective administration of all key processes for the MSt in line with departmental and University requirements, including: recruitment, admissions, enrolment/registration, course delivery, assessment, examinations, progression, changes to student status and award verification/transcripts.

About you

You will have significant experience of student administration within Higher Education or a similar environment, together with strong team work skills, significant experience of supervising staff, and excellent standards of accuracy. You also need excellent communication skills and experience of conveying detailed and complex policies and procedures. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work with a significant degree of autonomy, the ability to think innovatively and creatively - with good judgement - to solve complex problems. Experience of line management would be an advantage, together with experience of acting as Secretary to examination boards, and supporting online teaching via Microsoft Teams and the Canvas virtual learning environment.

About us

Oxford Lifelong Learning provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post please contact recruitment@conted.ox.ac.uk

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.

Please note that the vacancy could close earlier than the advertised closing date once a suitable candidate is found. Qualified candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.