Programme Officer

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location: Oxford

Salary: £35,681 to £41,636 per annum, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract for two years

The Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre (OSEC) is an innovative hub within Saïd Business School with a mission to support and promote entrepreneurial pathways for University of Oxford students and alumni. Through flagship events, structured programmes, year-long initiatives and a vibrant entrepreneurial community, OSEC provides experiential learning, access to networks and thought leadership to inspire and enable the next generation of entrepreneurs.

As Programme Officer, you will be at the heart of OSEC’s programming. Working within our dedicated Programme Team, you will provide vital support to Programme Managers to ensure the smooth design, coordination and delivery of our diverse portfolio of initiatives. These include the Oxford Venture Builder, the MBA Entrepreneurship Project, the Oxford Seed Fund and our flagship Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum.

You will take responsibility for coordinating programme activities, overseeing logistics, supporting event delivery, liaising with stakeholders and ensuring that all initiatives run to the high standards expected by our students, alumni and partners. This is an exciting and varied role that offers exposure to senior academics, business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors across Oxford and beyond.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating project and event management, including planning, logistics and stakeholder liaison.
• Providing operational and administrative support across a portfolio of programmes and events.
• Contributing to the development of new initiatives and continuous improvement of existing ones.
• Implementing standardised processes and programme policies.
• Supporting consultants and external contributors engaged in OSEC activities.

You will have proven experience managing projects in complex organisational settings, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously. You will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, and be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.

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 10 October 2025 at 12.00 noon.