Programme Manager
Salary
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Closing date
Oct 31, 2025 12:00PM
Description
About the roleWe are seeking a Programme Manager to join the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The role is being offered full-time or part-time (22.5 hours a week would be considered) and is based in Central Oxford. The post is fixed term for two years in the first instance.
As a Programme Manager you will primarily oversee research programmes for Professor Noa Zilberman. This is a challenging role to support the development and delivery of projects. You will take responsibility for all operational aspects including administrative, financial management and auditing, contractual and practical support in the context of the wider support structures of the Department of Engineering Science. This includes taking a leading role in the administration of an Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) grant. This role will require the person to develop significant experience in managing these grants and become an expert advisor to Professor Noa Zilberman.
About you
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You must have experience of administration or project management in a complex organisation. Proven financial aptitude with the ability to manage financial reporting is essential, as are strong communication and relationship building skills.
Hybrid work is available for this position.
What we offer
At the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:
- Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
- Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector and the University subscribes to 'My Family Care'.
- Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
- Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
- University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
- Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
- Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.
How to apply
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
The position is full-time or part-time (a minimum of 22.5 hours per week would be considered) fixed-term post available for 2 years.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 31 October 2025.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow: louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk
For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
Contact name
Louise Bristow
Contact email
louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk
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