Creative Programme Manager

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford is seeking a highly creative and proactive Communications and Events Lead to design and deliver artistic activities that inspire students and young people worldwide. You will shape internal and external communications for the project and work closely with colleagues across the university to integrate activities with broader programmes.

The role requires experience in designing engaging events and communications across formats, with a strong ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Strong creativity and communications skills across formats.
• Proven experience designing and delivering successful events and activities.
• Ability to take initiative and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver creative artistic activities and events in Oxford.
• Manage internal and external communications for the project.
• Empower young people worldwide to deliver positive communications and activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the project, research group, department and university to integrate activities.

Skills

Creativity

Communications

Event planning

Project management

Teamwork

Job description

Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3EL

About the role

This strategic role involves working as a key member of a small, highly integrated, cross-Departmental team to deliver a new programme on instilling care for nature into future leaders (including Oxford students and students/young people internationally). You will take the initiative in designing and delivering creative and artistic activities and events within Oxford and will take leadership in empowering young people across the world to deliver positive communications and activities. You will also be responsible for internal and external communications for the project. You will work closely with colleagues across the project, research group, Department and university to integrate your activities with those of others.

About you

This role would suit someone who combines outstanding creativity and communications skills with a love of nature and an excitement for inspiring students and young people. With extensive experience in designing and delivering communications in a range of formats, to a range of audiences, you will also have proven experience in designing and delivering successful events and activities. Able to take the initiative and manage your own part of the project, you will also enjoy working as part of a team.

The University of Oxford is committed to equal opportunity, and to being a place where everyone belongs and is supported to succeed. We recognise how the diversity of our community enriches our ability to deliver on our academic mission.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

This post is full time (although applications to work 80% of full time are welcome) and available immediately until 30 September 2028.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 30 October 2026, interviews are likely to be scheduled for early November 2026. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.