Associate Programme Director

Associate Programme Director - Internal Applications Only

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Transformation Programme as the Associate Programme Manager working in a hybrid arrangement with time onsite at University premises as required to complete the role, expectation is an average of at least 2 days in the office per week.

The Digital Transformation Programme is a major change initiative which is delivering change across five portfolios, Technology, Education, Research, Administration and Engagement & Dissemination as well as revising the existing governance arrangements and moving towards a more agile and service orientated delivery approach so that the users are at the heart of the change.

What We Offer 

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

About the Role 

This is a senior role and as the Associate Programme Director, you will be working closely with the Programme Director, the DT team and stakeholders from across the Collegiate University.

The role has responsibility for the delivery of the Digital Transformation Programme, to include, for example, the investment, governance model, committee reporting and new delivery model.

A large part of the role is the stakeholder engagement across the University and as such this role offers significant exposure across the University and an opportunity for personal development at an exciting time for the University as the Digital Transformation programme progresses.

About You

You will play a pivotal role in the success of the Digital Transformation Programme, supporting the business during this time of significant change, ensuring that staff and students have the preparation, support and skills they need. Thus, to be successful in this high profile role, you will need to be someone who has an excellent knowledge of the workings of the Collegiate University, having been in a senior role here.  This will need to be supported by a deeper level of programme and change management experience.

You will be a highly driven individual with excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in an HE setting.

You will have managed large scale, transformational programmes across a wide range of business functions

The vacancy is for a 24-month term either as a Secondment or Fixed Term Contract

Application Process 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15 April 2024

Interviews will take place on week commencing 22 April 2024