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Business Change Manager

Manager

2026-06-01

Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

University of Oxford

Type

Full-time (Hybrid)

Required Qualifications

Business Change Manager experience on complex projects
Change methodologies expertise
Matrix environment stakeholder management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work across disciplinary backgrounds

Research Areas

Research Computing initiatives
Digital services for world-leading research
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Business Change Manager

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer, including:

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

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

About the Role

The Business Change Manager works in the Programme and Projects Delivery Group (PPDG) within Digital & IT Services and is line managed by the Head of Business Change. The role of PPDG is to deliver digital projects effectively and professionally, bringing business benefits to our stakeholders across the university through enhanced use of technology and improved business processes. This BCM role will primarily be focussed on Research Computing initiatives within the Research Portfolio. The Research Portfolio aims to deliver sustained improvement in the digital services and capabilities that enable world-leading research at Oxford. The BCM will be expected to orchestrate the organisational and cultural changes required to embed a unified, scalable, and sustainable research computing capability, while ensuring clear, consistent communication and engagement across stakeholders to support adoption and long-term success.

About You

It is essential that you have experience as a Business Change Manager on complex projects impacting a wide range of stakeholders, with application and understanding of change methodologies as appropriate. You will need to be able to bring order to complex situations and maintain focus on the programme objectives.

You will need to be comfortable in a matrix environment, managing multiple stakeholder relationships at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

Experience of working in an HEI or similar non-commercial organization, along with an understanding of the management structures, politics, and culture of the University is desirable, but not essential.

Given the focus of the role, we are open to hearing from applicants with evident transferable skills from within a research-intensive context, as well as those with direct experience in a change management or similar role.

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.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on w/c 8 June 2026 or w/c 15 June 2026 and will be online

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the key qualifications for the Business Change Manager role at Oxford University?

Essential requirements include proven experience as a Business Change Manager on complex projects with diverse stakeholders, strong application of change methodologies, and the ability to bring order to complex situations. You must thrive in a matrix environment managing multiple relationships. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. HEI experience is desirable but not essential; transferable skills from research-intensive contexts are welcomed. See higher ed jobs for similar roles.

🏠Is hybrid working available for this Business Change Manager position?

Yes, the role offers the opportunity for hybrid working. This supports flexibility while delivering digital projects in the Programme and Projects Delivery Group at the University of Oxford. Check remote higher ed jobs for more flexible options.

📝What is the application process and deadline for the Business Change Manager job?

Submit a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and details of two referees via the online application. The closing date is 12 noon on 1 June 2026. Interviews will be held online in June 2026. Prepare your materials using our free resume template.

🔍Does the Business Change Manager role require experience in higher education?

Direct experience in an HEI is desirable but not essential. The University of Oxford welcomes applicants with transferable skills from research-intensive contexts. Focus on demonstrating change management expertise and stakeholder engagement. Explore university jobs for more opportunities.

💼What benefits are offered with the Business Change Manager position at Oxford?

Benefits include an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days of annual leave, comprehensive childcare services, family leave schemes, cycle loan scheme, and membership to social and sports clubs. This supports employee wellbeing in a leading research environment. See professor salaries for compensation insights.
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