Education Manager

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Oxford Weighting Allowance

38 days annual leave

Good pension scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for an experienced academic administrator to lead the Education team in the Faculty of Philosophy at the Schwarzman Centre.

The Education Manager will oversee undergraduate, taught and research programmes, support students from application to degree conferment, and drive service improvements.

The role includes a competitive salary with Oxford Weighting, 38 days annual leave, a strong pension, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of academic administration within higher education.
• Ability to manage and develop staff.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four in the Education function.
• Oversee administration of undergraduate, taught and research programmes.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and divisional guidelines.
• Drive efficiency, consistency and high-quality service for students and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Academic administration

Team management

Policy compliance

Process improvement

Communication

Job description

UK date and time: 10-September-2026 17:32

Faculty of Philosophy, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, University of Oxford, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic administrator to take the next step in their career, leading our Education team and playing a key role in the delivery and development of the Faculty’s academic administration.

The Education Manager oversees the administration and delivery of the Faculty’s undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research programmes, supporting students from application through to the conferral of degrees. The Faculty has over 1,500 undergraduate students studying Philosophy across eight joint programmes, approximately 200 graduate students and more than 150 academic members.

This is a varied and responsible role, combining leadership of a team of four with operational oversight, process improvement and the delivery of high-quality services to students and academic staff. You will work proactively to ensure compliance with University and Divisional policies, while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, consistency and service quality. You will work closely with professional services colleagues and senior academic office holders, including the Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies.

You will have substantial experience of academic administration within higher education and experience of managing and developing staff. You will have excellent organisational and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to identify improvements, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships with students and colleagues at all levels.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role with scope to shape and improve education administration within a large and complex teaching Faculty.

As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive professional services team within the faculty, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days annual leave, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities.

For more information about the duties and skills required for the role, please view the further particulars.