"Programme Experience Coordinator"

Programme Experience Coordinator

Grade 5: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, full time (36.5 hours per week)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Programme Experience Coordinator to join our Academic Programmes team at Saïd Business School. The team is responsible for delivering a seamless, high-quality student experience across a range of world-class degree programmes, including:

• MSc in Financial Economics (MFE)
• MSc in Applied Financial Economics (MAFE)
• MSc in Law and Finance (MLF)
• Doctoral Programmes in Management and Finance
• BA in Economics and Management
• Admissions for MFE, MAFE, Doctoral Programmes and the Recognised Student Scheme

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, the Programme Experience Coordinator will be responsible for organising and delivering the student experience activities for the programmes and for ensuring that students experience outstanding customer service and flawless logistical arrangements. The postholder will need to collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and a range of stakeholders both across the School and the wider University. They will need the ability to work accurately and to strict time constraints in a complex environment with multiple deadlines and stakeholders. They will have the ability to stay calm under pressure, solve problems with maturity and common sense, and demonstrate initiative and possess excellent organisational skills. In addition, they will be involved in supporting the wider team in admissions and recruitment event activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event management: Collaborate with the Programme Delivery team to develop and implement a comprehensive calendar of co-curricular activities, ensuring a coordinated service that supports the student journey and responds to the developing needs of the School.
• Financial management: Provide support with financial tasks and management, including tracking expenditure, processing invoices, raising purchase orders, preparing budgets, procuring suppliers and services, and completing reports.
• Communication and Data: Use technology platforms, such as Zoom, Cvent, Eventbrite, and Qualtrics, to develop and implement innovative processes that enhance the student experience.

About You
You are a highly organised and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and stakeholders. With a calm and solution-focused approach, you excel at delivering exceptional student experiences, ensuring every event and activity runs smoothly with flawless logistics and outstanding customer service. You build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and partners across the School and the wider University, communicating clearly and working accurately under pressure.

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 16 January 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held week commencing 26 January 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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