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Vacancies within Saïd Business School
There are currently 5 vacancies within Saïd Business School:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Events Officer | June 25, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Alumni Networks and Groups Manager | June 27, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Management Accountant | July 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Finance Business Partner | July 4, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum |
| Senior Fellow of Management Practice in Strategy (Scenarios and Foresight) | Aug. 25, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 10: Internationally competitive |
Academic Events Officer
Closes: June 25, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Fixed-term (two years), full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Academic Events Officer to join our dynamic Faculty Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a wide range of high-impact academic events that support world-leading research and foster meaningful collaboration across the global academic community.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Working closely with the Academic Events Manager, this role involves delivering flagship conferences, workshops, research seminars and more. You'll be responsible for end-to-end event delivery, managing budgets, stakeholder engagement and mentoring junior team members. Your work will directly contribute to the School’s strategic objectives, promoting Oxford Saïd’s reputation for excellence.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead the organisation and delivery of high-profile academic events, both in-person and virtual.</li><br> <li>Collaborate with senior faculty and research centres to develop engaging event programmes.</li><br> <li>Manage event budgets, logistics, supplier coordination and reporting.</li><br> <li>Provide mentorship and first-line support to the Events Coordinator.</li><br> <li>Coordinate marketing and communication efforts for events.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will have a strong track record of planning and delivering high-profile events with exceptional attention to detail. You will be highly organised, self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities. The role requires strong project management abilities, a collaborative working style and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior academic and professional staff.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a></strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 25 June 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 30 June 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Alumni Networks and Groups Manager
Closes: June 27, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, we’re proud to house one of the largest and most successful fundraising and alumni engagement teams outside of the Central University. We’re seeking a driven and globally-minded Alumni Networks and Groups Manager to help shape and lead our international alumni engagement strategy. You’ll play a pivotal role in strengthening our alumni relations programme—building meaningful lifelong connections between Oxford Saïd and our 18,000+ alumni and elumni across the world.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As Alumni Networks and Groups Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the strategy for our global alumni Chapters, Ambassadors and special interest groups. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of international volunteer leaders, support the growth of key alumni communities and coordinate global engagement activities aligned with Oxford Saïd’s strategic priorities.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Develop and implement a global engagement strategy for alumni Chapters, Ambassadors and alumni groups.</li><br> <li>Cultivate, support and manage a portfolio of 20+ international alumni chapters and 70+ individual volunteers.</li><br> <li>Act as a key liaison for global alumni leaders, offering guidance, sharing best practices and ensuring alignment with School strategy.</li><br> <li>Coordinate and support global alumni events, often in partnership with faculty and senior leadership.</li><br> <li>Contribute to internal reporting, communications strategies and volunteer recognition programmes.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will bring substantial experience in managing international volunteer networks with a strong strategic focus on alumni relations. You will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills across global audiences, alongside proven expertise in project management, budgeting and ROI analysis. Strong organisational abilities, diplomatic acumen and cultural sensitivity are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a></strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 27 June 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 9 July 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Management Accountant
Closes: July 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Fixed-term (ten months), full time (37.5 hours per week) </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School is a world-class business school community, embedded within a world-class university. We are looking for a Management Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team and contribute to the commercial success of Oxford Saïd and its trading subsidiary, OSBS Ltd.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Reporting to the Financial and Systems Accountant, you will take ownership of financial processes for Custom and Open Executive Education Programmes, preparing high-quality management accounts, supporting statutory reporting and playing a key role in system development and financial reporting.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Lead all financial and systems processes for Custom and Open Programmes, ensuring revenue recognition is accurate and aligned with accounting standards.</li><br> <li>Prepare month-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and management reporting for both the School and its subsidiary.</li><br> <li>Design and deliver training on financial systems and processes for project managers.</li><br> <li>Provide support during interim and year-end audits.</li><br> <li>Lead process improvements, system developments and the production of key finance reports and dashboards.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will hold a recognised accounting qualification (or be actively working towards one) and have proven experience in month-end accounting processes, including management and statutory accounts. You will be highly IT literate, with advanced Excel skills and expertise in using and enhancing financial systems to improve efficiency and data quality.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit:  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit  <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a></strong>. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 2 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 7 July 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at  <strong><a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></strong>.</div> </div>Finance Business Partner
Closes: July 4, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing environment? We're seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our forward-thinking team. Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking, financial expertise and business insight to influence the future of our organisation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership, including Programme Directors and Business Development Directors, providing expert financial analysis and strategic advice. You will be instrumental in budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, driving improvements in financial performance and ensuring that key financial targets are met.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Key responsibilities:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Partner with senior management to develop budgets, monitor performance and recommend corrective actions.</li><br> <li>Provide commercial and financial advice for evaluating new ventures and identifying ways to improve financial performance.</li><br> <li>Develop financial plans to ensure sustainability and identify potential risks.</li><br> <li>Prepare budgets and forecasts, collaborating with budget holders to ensure understanding and ownership of financial targets.</li><br> <li>Produce monthly management accounts with commentary on variances, trends and strategic insights.</li><br> <li>Contribute to the School’s strategic planning process by producing medium-term financial projections and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity.</li><br> <li>Play a lead role in improving financial systems and processes, sharing best practice across departments.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>You will hold or be progressing towards a recognised accounting qualification, with proven experience in finance business partnering or management accounting, including financial planning and analysis. You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of improving financial systems and processes. Your communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders at all levels will be key to your success, along with the ability to work flexibly in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Further information on this role can be found in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays</li><br> <li>Hybrid working</li><br> <li>Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel</li><br> <li>Subsidised onsite catering</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Plus, many other University benefits</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For further guidance and support, please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply">https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>The closing date for applications is 4 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held in the week commencing 7 July 2025.</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx">https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx</a></div> </div>Senior Fellow of Management Practice in Strategy (Scenarios and Foresight)
Closes: Aug. 25, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 10: Internationally competitive
<div> <p></p><div><strong>Senior Fellow of Management Practice in Strategy (</strong><strong>Scenarios and Foresight)</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School has a 20-year tradition of research, teaching and engagement in scenarios and foresight.  The executive Oxford Scenarios Programme (OSP) has won a British Academy of Management Education Practice Award, and its faculty have published and engaged widely. Recently, the Oxford-Hyundai Motor Group Foresight Centre has been established focusing on contributing significant new research to the scholarly understanding of how foresight is conducted to inform business strategy, while also producing impactful outputs for practitioners.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Scenarios and foresight are part of the School’s Strategy group based in the Strategy, Innovation and Marketing (SIM) Academic Area. The group examines strategy through a wide lens, exploring the processes, practices, and people associated with organisational strategy. The group is interdisciplinary – grounded in sociology, psychology, economics, cognitive science, and political science, as well as the arts and the humanities. Members regularly publish in top-tier journals and take leadership positions within the discipline internationally.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Overview of the Post</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Saïd Business School wishes to appoint a leading management practice faculty member in the field of Strategy focusing on scenarios and foresight. The position is available from 1 January 2026 or at a different date by negotiation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post holder will have an international standing and reputation in their field that will enhance the Division’s reputation for excellence in teaching, public engagement and research. They will have a range of published outputs recognised as world-leading in the context of professional practice and a demonstrable ability to teach effectively across a broad range of programmes particularly in executive education programmes for senior leaders from business and government.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please see attached job description for full details.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Closing date is 12:00 midday GMT on Monday the 25th of August.</strong></div> </div>