"Programme Manager"

Programme Manager

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Salary: £49,119 - £58,265 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Part Time (18.75 hours), Permanent

Are you an experienced Programme Manager looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team at the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution.

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

This interesting and varied role holds a senior and responsible position at the centre of the Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach department (UAO). The role is part of the department’s Leadership Team with responsibility to ensure that programme delivery aspects effectively link with the administrative functions of the department.

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

The role will support the programme and workstream leads to identify their expected outputs and outcomes and engage with their stakeholders and evaluators. The role will also involve servicing committees’, overseeing and tracking budgets and preparing reports on activities and finances to relevant committees and working groups.

It is important that the post holder’s responsibilities are achieved in the context of the University of Oxford to attract, support and admit the best students from all backgrounds, especially ones from backgrounds that are under-represented at Oxford. Therefore, it is essential that the post-holder understands this context and actively undertakes research to ensure that their understanding is current and relevant.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for managing and driving effective delivery of the outreach programmes from UAO. The post-holder will lead on future external funding for UAO, including preparing funding proposals with full economic costing models, working with the Director to ensure these are aligned with the University’s access strategy. Work closely with the University’s Development Office to present these proposals to philanthropic donors, foundations and other groups interested in access at Oxford.

About You

• You are experienced in project management and managing systems.
• You have extensive experience in managing a portfolio of complex and important activities: the ability to prioritise, manage time and deliver to deadlines.
• You have strong and proven financial management skills.
• You have excellent oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues
• You take pride in being accurate, working independently and effectively within a team
• You have strong experience of line managing.
• You are confident with IT systems especially Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as financial systems, preferably Oracle.

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 30 March 2026 and will be held face-to-face

Vacancy ID: 184530

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 8