Senior Business Change Manager
Applications for this vacancy closed on 1 July 2024 at 12:00PM
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<p></p><div>Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Change Manager to drive a culture shift in attitudes toward online and digital education, as part of the influential Online Education Hub (OEH).</div><br>
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<div>The University of Oxford is known for its distinctive teaching approach – born of a rich sense of place. Its ambition is for greater reach, sharing excellence with the world. Oxford’s OEH is a strategic service that enables academic teams to sustainably grow their online curricula. The Hub aims to broaden access for non-traditional students; engage intellectually curious citizenry; drive innovation in online education; and develop alternative revenue sources.</div><br>
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<div>You’ll be joining a team culture that’s deeply committed to enabling world-class student experiences and to supporting and empowering one another.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br>
<div>The Senior Business Change Manager for the Hub will engage across the Collegiate University and the wider HE sector in a discourse on Online Education, helping communicate value and responding to stakeholder needs. The role will shape a more nuanced understanding of who an online student might be and what an online course can be, driving a culture shift in how online teaching and learning is viewed.</div><br>
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<div>The role will help to position a prestigious brand in the dynamic and high growth global market for online education. Oxford’s traditional brand is held in high esteem, requiring a well-informed communication strategy that safeguards Oxford’s reputation for excellence in education. The role will leverage the 800-year history of the University, to propel our educational offering to global and diverse audiences, both in established and emerging markets.</div><br>
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<div>The Senior Business Change Manager will be expected to build productive and empathetic relationships with a varied group of academic and professional stakeholders, communicating the value of the Hub’s services and driving up-take. This will require highly bespoke and contextual messaging.</div><br>
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<div>Ultimately, the role requires a passion for innovation in education and a commitment to meet and surpass the needs of Oxford’s contemporary online students.</div><br>
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<div>This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position, available on a fixed-term (18 months) contract.  The role offers a flexible working pattern of 3 days on campus and 2 days remote, per week.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About you</strong></div><br>
<div>The OEH is looking for a candidate that can communicate in a compelling manner, breaking through the noise to discuss the potential value of online education with academic teams.</div><br>
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<div>You’ll need a good grasp of the University environment, with a strongly held belief in Oxford’s sense of academic mission and a commitment to social impact.</div><br>
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<div>You’ll be a curious innovator and pioneer, eager to immerse yourself in the seismic changes underway in how our societies study and skill ourselves for work.</div><br>
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<div>It’s expected you’ll be an empathetic listener, able to appreciate resistance and scepticism to change, and offer advice that’s highly contextual to our audiences expressed needs.</div><br>
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<div>Everyone in our team has a ‘growth mindset’, where we’re eager to learn and eager to teach others. You’ll be joining a team that is excited to hear your ideas on how we continuously improve, and we’re all expected to speak-up.</div><br>
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<div>But - most importantly - you’ll have a passion for delivering value for Oxford’s online students and the transformative power of quality education.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About us</strong></div><br>
<div>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.</div><br>
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<div>Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.</div><br>
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<div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br>
<div>Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:</div><br>
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<div>•        An excellent contributory pension scheme</div><br>
<div>•        38 days’ annual leave</div><br>
<div>•        A comprehensive range of childcare services</div><br>
<div>•        Family leave schemes</div><br>
<div>•        Cycle loan scheme</div><br>
<div>•        Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</div><br>
<div>•        Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</div><br>
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<div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br>
<div>You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br>
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<div>To make informal enquiries about the post please contact:  <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:mat.tinker@conted.ox.ac.uk">mat.tinker@conted.ox.ac.uk</a></div><br>
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<div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1st July 2024.</div><br>
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<div>Interviews will take place during week commencing 15th July 2024.</div><br>
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<div>Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.</div><br>
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<div>The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.</div><br>
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Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Senior Business Change Manager to drive a culture shift in attitudes toward online and digital education, as part of the influential Online Education Hub (OEH). The University of Oxford is known for its distinctive teaching approach – born of a rich sense of place. Its ambition is for greater reach, sharing excellence with the world. Oxford’s OEH is a strategic service that enables academic teams to sustainably grow their online curricula. The Hub aims to broaden access for non-traditional students; engage intellectually curious citizenry; drive innovation in ... Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to
appoint a Senior Business Change Manager to drive a culture shift in attitudes toward online and digital education, as part of the influential Online Education Hub (OEH). The University of Oxford is known for its distinctive teaching approach – born of a rich sense of place. Its ambition is for greater reach, sharing excellence with the world. Oxford’s OEH is a strategic service that enables academic teams to sustainably grow their online curricula. The Hub aims to broaden access for non-traditional students; engage intellectually curious citizenry; drive innovation in online ... |
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