Senior Research Portfolio Manager

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Placed On: 25th March 2026
Closes: 15th April 2026
Job Ref: 185321

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Fixed-term (to 30 November 2030), full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking a motivated and approachable Senior Research Portfolio Manager to join our Research Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in supporting and shaping the School’s research and engagement activities.

Working within a developing matrix structure, you will manage a portfolio of research centres, initiatives and projects—including the newly established Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied AI. You will collaborate closely with academic leaders, external partners and professional services teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Line manage and support a small team of administrators.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver complex research projects and events.
• Track progress, manage priorities and ensure timely reporting.
• Monitor budgets, prepare reports and support audits.
• Oversee consistent, high-quality communications across projects.

You will have strong analytical and reasoning abilities and have substantial experience managing complex, high-value or multi-stakeholder projects involving external partners and governance structures. You will demonstrate proven leadership and management skills, alongside experience in budget management and financial compliance.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description (.pdf).

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 Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely take place in the week commencing 20 April 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Contact Person: Kateryna Tolok
Contact Email: vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk