Accreditations and Rankings Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global university is seeking an experienced Accreditations and Rankings Manager to manage its external accreditations and oversee global rankings participation. The successful candidate will lead quality assurance efforts, collaborate closely with academic leaders, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Join a diverse environment committed to equity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days

Hybrid working

Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidised onsite catering

Cycle loan scheme

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience essential.
• Exceptional organisational skills required.
• Ability to handle complexity and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of external accreditations like EQUIS and AACSB.
• Oversee participation in global rankings, ensuring preparation for accreditation cycles.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership for data gathering and analysis.

Skills

Project management experience

Organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

IT capability

Job description

In this role you will lead the management of the School's external accreditations, currently including EQUIS and AACSB, and oversee participation in major global rankings such as the Financial Times, Bloomberg and QS. Acting as the main point of contact with accrediting and ranking bodies, you will ensure the School is fully prepared for accreditation cycles, submissions, reviews and visits, while driving a culture of continuous improvement across programmes and operations. You will collaborate extensively with faculty, senior leadership and professional services colleagues to gather and analyse complex data, develop robust systems to support accreditation and rankings activity, and communicate requirements and outcomes clearly to both specialist and non specialist audiences. You will also play a key role in shaping and delivering a rankings strategy, monitoring performance against key metrics and identifying opportunities to enhance the School's standing. The successful candidate will bring strong project management experience, exceptional organisational skills and the confidence to work authoritatively with senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable handling complexity, balancing multiple priorities and influencing across a diverse academic environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, alongside strong IT capability and the ability to quickly develop deep subject expertise. Further information on this role can be found in the job description. 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.

Saïd Business School is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accreditations and Rankings Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening the School's global reputation. This is a senior professional services role at the heart of one of the world's leading universities, working closely with academic leaders and external bodies to deliver excellence in accreditation and rankings performance.

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.

For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

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