Portfolio Manager - CPD Short Courses

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to
appoint a Portfolio Manager (PM) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Short Courses which is housed in the Department’s Professional and Open Access
Courses section.





The CPD Portfolio provides short open enrolment and bespoke courses that are
designed to provide high-level training and professional upskilling for
individuals across a range of companies, for professionals in organisations,
for government departments, and for research and academic institutions.





**About the role**



This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the work
of the Department’s Professional and Open Access Courses (POAC) section by
undertaking the development, planning, marketing and delivery of self-
financing professional development courses, workshops and conferences aimed at
up-dating professional practitioners in a wide range of fields. In this role,
you will be responsible for line-managing a team of four full-time
administrative colleagues and you will deputise for the Deputy Head of student
Administration when required, chairing events, welcoming visitors and
representing the Department.





The role is challenging and demands a capacity for strategic thinking and
excellent organisational and communication skills. We are looking for a
dynamic and imaginative individual with extensive experience in developing and
delivering bespoke courses for professionals.





This is a full-time (FTE) position, available on a permanent contract.





**About you**



You will be highly experienced in the management, development, and delivery of
CPD programmes for professionals. In addition, you will have substantial
experience in organising and promoting innovative ventures. You will be
expected to use your initiative at all times within a framework of performance
objectives and financial controls, and exercise meticulous attention to detail
in planning complex courses and events. You will be expected to work with a
high degree of autonomy.





Commercial awareness, an entrepreneurial instinct and a strong motivation to
achieve sustainable self-financing goals are essential attributes. You will
also have an outgoing, professional approach and a positive orientation
towards flexible collaboration. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, in
which willingness to help colleagues to cope with contingencies and unusual
pressures is paramount.





You will draw on the expertise of faculty from across the University and will
develop close ties with industry professionals.





You will be required from time to time to attend receptions, dinners, and
other CPD-related events after normal office hours and, sometimes, at
weekends.





You must have a strong marketing awareness, be able to exercise authority
appropriately, be diplomatic and able to successfully negotiate agreements.
You must be able to communicate confidently with academics, strategic groups
across the University, senior managers in industry, board-level executives,
and training and development specialists in multinational companies.



A high level of IT literacy is required. The Department uses a combination of
Microsoft and other packages, including MS Office packages, and new customised
administrative database and finance systems. Familiarity with these (or
similar) software packages is required. You will be expected to use new
technologies for efficient and creative communication and administration.





**About us**



OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to
benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and
forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission
is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to
Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive
opportunities for study and research.





Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department
and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.





For more information, please visit: www.conted.ox.ac.uk.





**What we offer**



Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of
family-friendly, financial and other benefits including:





• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days’ annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Discounted bus travel and season ticket travel loans





**Application process**



You will be required to upload the following documents:



1 A covering letter/supporting statement which clearly states how you meet
each of the essential criteria for the post



2 An up-to-date CV



3 The contact details of two referees





To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Iain Landles at
iain.landles@conted.ox.ac.uk





The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 30 April 2024.





Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing TBC





Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community
that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.





The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes
applications from individuals regardless of their background.