"Associate Director, Client Engagement and Programme Delivery (Government and Public Value)"

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Placed On: 25th February 2026

Closes: 10th March 2026

37.5 hours per week

Location: Egrove Park, Park End Street, Oxford and Egrove Park, Kennington

About The Role

At Saïd Business School, we deliver world-class Executive Education that equips leaders to tackle society’s most complex challenges. Within our Executive Education portfolio, the Government and Public Value (GPV) function plays a vital role in partnering with governments, public sector organisations and mission-driven institutions across the globe.

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director, Client Engagement and Programme Delivery to lead a high-performing delivery team, drive operational excellence and ensure outstanding client experiences across a diverse and strategically significant portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially astute, relationship-driven project management professional who thrives in complexity and is motivated by impact. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, operations and client engagement—ensuring our programmes meet the highest standards of quality, rigour and impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the GPV client delivery team, providing clear direction and accountability.
• Manage strategic projects in support of the GPV Director, including planning and onboarding of major clients.
• Embed strong governance practices, proactively managing risk and ensuring transparent reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Relations, Faculty, Associate Fellows and cross-functional teams to align delivery with strategic objectives.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance processes, systems and ways of working.

You will bring substantial senior-level project management and team leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively. You will hold a recognised professional project management qualification (such as APM or equivalent) and demonstrate strong business and commercial acumen, including budget oversight and cost management. With proven experience managing strategic client relationships, you will be a collaborative and influential leader who builds strong internal and external partnerships.

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 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 Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 16 March 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.