Programme Manager - Technical AI Governance Programme

University of Oxford; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Central Oxford is seeking a proactive Programme Manager to support the Technical AI Governance Programme. The role involves coordinating research projects and engaging with academic staff and stakeholders. Candidates must have project management experience and a degree or equivalent. The position offers a salary of £38,674 to £46,913 per annum and supports hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience of administration or project management in a complex organization.
• Proven ability to produce financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the matching of DPhil students with supervisors.
• Oversee the monitoring and administration of research projects.
• Facilitate collaboration between academic units.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Financial aptitude

Relationship building

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Engineering Science and the Oxford Martin School are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Programme Manager to support the successful delivery of the Technical AI Governance Programme - a cross-departmental initiative focused on high-impact research at the interface of artificial intelligence and public policy. This post is fixed term for four years and will be based in Central Oxford.

The postholder will coordinate the matching of DPhil students with supervisors, oversee the monitoring and administration of research projects, facilitate collaboration between academic units, and act as the primary administrative and operational lead for the programme.

The Programme Manager will work closely with academic staff, students, administrative colleagues, and external stakeholders to ensure the programme's academic and strategic objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner.

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. You must have experience of administration or project management in a complex organisation. Proven financial aptitude with the ability to produce financial reports is essential, as are strong communication and relationship building skills.

Hybrid working is available for this position.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow (email: [e-mail])

Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home

Only applications received before midday on the 15th August 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, a CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Contact Person :

Louise Bristow

Vacancy ID :

181005

Contact Phone :

Closing Date & Time :

15-Aug-2025 12:00

Pay Scale :

STANDARD GRADE 7

Contact Email :

[e-mail]

Salary (£) :

Grade 7: £38,674 to £46,913 per annum (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)