Programme Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to manage the planning and delivery of executive education programmes. This role combines programme and project management, client relationship management, logistics, financial administration and continuous improvement to ensure consistently high standards of delivery.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
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About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Programme Manager to manage the planning and delivery of executive education programmes. This role combines programme and project management, client relationship management, logistics, financial administration and continuous improvement to ensure consistently high standards of delivery.
The position is set to commence ASAP and will be full-time for an initial duration of 12 weeks with a pay rate of £18.80 per hour + holiday pay
Key Duties
- Manage programmes from initial planning through to delivery and completion, maintaining project plans, timelines and status reports
- Coordinate virtual, onsite and offsite programme delivery, including UK and international locations
- Lead meetings, manage logistics and resolve operational issues throughout programme delivery
- Coordinate accommodation, travel, catering, venues, AV/IT and other programme requirements
- Liaise with faculty, speakers, clients, participants, suppliers and external venues
- Create and maintain programme materials, booking systems and virtual learning platforms
- Manage programme evaluations and use feedback to improve future delivery
- Act as project lead for assigned programmes, ensuring stakeholders understand responsibilities and deadlines
- Build strong client relationships and ensure programme delivery meets agreed objectives
- Monitor programme budgets, expenditure and margins, raising purchase orders and processing invoices
- Train and support team members and contribute to recruitment where required
- Lead and contribute to process improvements, working groups and wider projects
Selection Criteria
Proven experience managing programmes from planning through to successful delivery
Strong project management, administrative and organisational skills
Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence working with senior stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Experience training and supporting colleagues to improve programme delivery
Experience managing programme budgets and financial processes
High level of IT literacy, including project management tools, Zoom and virtual learning platforms
Flexible and customer-focused approach, including willingness to support occasional out-of-hours and offsite delivery
Vacancy ID:24479
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service
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