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The programme team will develop an institution-wide leadership programme that is tailored to the situations and barriers encountered by researchers. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, this role will play a pivotal part in forming the programme team which will deliver an innovative and researcher-driven leadership development programme. The individual will have the opportunity to establish innovative ways of working and to shape an outstanding participant experience. 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The role will own the administration and manage the evaluation of an innovative and impact driven leadership development programme for researchers and work closely with the programme director on its successful delivery. Our vision for leadership development at Oxford is to develop research leaders who can co-create environments in which people and research can flourish, to improve research culture and drive creativity. The programme team will develop an institution-wide leadership programme that is tailored to the situations and barriers encountered by researchers. Funded by the Wellcome Trust, this role will play a pivotal part in forming the programme team which will deliver an innovative and researcher-driven leadership development programme. The individual will have the opportunity to establish innovative ways of working and to shape an outstanding participant experience. The role will take ownership of and manage the end-to-end administration of this large-scale programme delivery, organise interventions and events, manage participant communications and marketing activities with support of the facilitation team, design and execute comprehensive programme evaluations and impact analysis, create reports, deputise for the programme director and serve as secretary to the advisory group. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Programme Administration: • Project manage all aspects of large-scale programme delivery, from initiation to completion. • Coordinate logistics, schedules, and resources for effective execution. Communications Management: • Maintain clear communication with participants, stakeholders, and partners. • Oversee internal and external communication channels and marketing activities. Programme Evaluation and Impact Analysis: • Implement a comprehensive evaluation framework for interventions. • Conduct data analysis and support the provision of overall impact assessment. Reporting and Documentation: • Generate board reports and fulfil reporting requirements. • Maintain accurate records of programme activities and expenses. Vendor Sourcing and Management: • Identify, evaluate, and onboard external experts, vendors and partners. • Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships. Event Management: • Plan and execute program events, including logistics and budget management. • Source event locations, catering, and negotiate budgets. • Be point of contact at the event to ensure a positive participant experience. Budget Management: • Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial alignment. • Provide regular financial updates and reports. Advisory Group Secretary: • Act as secretary to the programme's advisory group. • Facilitate meetings, document discussions, and follow up on action items. Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities for programme enhancement. • Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and evaluation results. Selection criteria 1. A first degree, or equivalent experience. 2. Experience managing large-scale leadership development programmes, including scoping, consultation with relevant parties, project management, budgeting, dissemination and evaluation. 3. A high level of competence in project management techniques, coupled with the ability to work to timelines, identify priorities, set targets and work in a proactive, self-reliant and hands on way. 4. Demonstrable evidence of excellent communication and collaboration skills to work productively and collaboratively in a team environment and across divisions, and to liaise and communicate effectively with colleagues across the University. 5. A high level of competence in event management, coupled with strong attention to detail. 6. Strong expertise in conducting comprehensive programme evaluation and demonstrable understanding of the processes involved in conducting impact analysis. 7. Demonstrable experience in creating board level reports and possessing a strong understanding of the responsibilities of serving as a secretary to a committee. 8. An understanding and practical awareness of the issues pertaining to inclusivity and diversity in higher education. 9. An understanding, or the ability to develop an understanding, of academic research institutions. 10. The ability to proficiently perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, manage evaluation forms, and effectively use common word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation packages Desirable selection criteria 11. Possession of a coaching accreditation or relevant experience. 12. Expertise in marketing, communications and copy writing. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities. 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A fantastic opportunity to be part of a high impact leadership development programme team

 

People & Organisational Development Department (POD)

1-4 Keble Road, Oxford

 

About the Role: 

Fixed-Term Contract: December 2025

 

A fantastic opportunity to be part of a high impact programme team, serving the needs of researchers across the whole University. The role will own the administration and manage the evaluation of an innovative and impact driven leadership development programme for researchers and work closely with the programme director on its successful delivery.

 

Our vision for leadership development at Oxford is to develop research leaders who can co-create environments in which people and research can flourish, to improve research culture and drive creativity. The programme team will develop an institution-wide leadership programme that is tailored to the situations and barriers encountered by researchers.

 

Funded by the Wellcome Trust, this role will play a pivotal part in forming the programme team which will deliver an innovative and researcher-driven leadership development programme. The individual will have the opportunity to establish innovative ways of working and to shape an outstanding participant experience.

 

The role will take ownership of and manage the end-to-end administration of this large-scale programme delivery, organise interventions and events, manage participant communications and marketing activities with support of the facilitation team, design and execute comprehensive programme evaluations and impact analysis, create reports, deputise for the programme director and serve as secretary to the advisory group.

 

About You

 

You will be a motivated, creative problem solver who enjoys working collaboratively and getting things done. You will be passionate about leadership and professional development solutions that make a measurable difference.

 

You will be a good communicator and enjoy forming relationships with diverse stakeholders. You will be able to work in complex environments and understand the challenges and opportunities facing researchers in higher education.
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