Associate Director – Strategic Initiatives

Grade 9: £52,815 - £61,198 per annum with an Oxford University Weighting of
£1,500 per annum to be applied with effect from 1 August 2024





Permanent, full time





Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is a world-class business
school, embedded within a prestigious university. We are committed to
delivering cutting-edge education and research that addresses global
challenges. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to
join our team as Associate Director – Strategic Initiatives. Working directly
with the Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Dean for External Relations and the
Dean, in this senior role, you will be crucial in shaping and delivering key
initiatives that will drive the School’s strategic goals.





Key responsibilities:





* Lead and execute strategic initiatives set by the Dean and Leadership Team managing all aspects from budgetary forecasting to team coordination and progress monitoring.


* Engage and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring their support and commitment to the project.


* Align initiative goals with the University’s strategic plan, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with policies and standards.


* Assist in developing and executing strategies to enhance the School’s external relations, representing the School at key events.




You should have significant experience in large, complex organisations,
ideally within the University of Oxford or a leading university. Additionally,
you should demonstrate strategic planning skills, sound judgment and the
ability to manage a diverse and evolving workload. You must also have
experience in budget management, project implementation and stakeholder
engagement, and be proficient in IT with a readiness to adopt new
technologies.





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





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 23 August 2024 at 12.00 noon.**