Project Management Officer – Major Projects Cluster

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Project Management Officer to join their dynamic Major Projects Cluster team in Oxford. This full-time role involves supporting the delivery of major project leadership programmes and ensuring efficient management of activities. The successful candidate will coordinate logistics, manage client relationships, and provide guidance to programme coordinators, all while maintaining high standards and timelines. With a generous holiday allowance and various university benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a prestigious academic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days

Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme

Discounted bus travel

Subsidized onsite catering

Many other university benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities and monitor project progress.
• Provide leadership to programme coordinators.
• Serve as the first point of contact for enquiries.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Job description

Project Management Officer – Major Projects Cluster, Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b3aa4f4329c8

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Grade 6: £32,000 - £38,000 per annum with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,000 per annum, to be applied from 1 August.

Fixed-term (to 31 March), full-time position.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Management Officer to join our dynamic Major Projects Cluster team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of major project leadership programmes, ensuring all activities are managed efficiently, within timescales, and to high standards.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage and coordinate daily activities, monitor progress, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed to maintain project timelines.
2. Provide leadership and guidance to programme coordinators, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
3. Serve as the first point of contact for enquiries from clients, delivery partners, and participants.
4. Coordinate logistics for programme delivery, including events, speaker bookings, and facilities arrangements.
5. Handle evaluation feedback, analyze results, produce summary reports, and organize design review meetings if necessary.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of project management practices, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently while maintaining excellent organizational and prioritization skills, especially during busy periods. Proven experience in managing client relationships within complex organizations and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to work effectively with senior contacts, external stakeholders, and the academic community.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK, as this position may not meet the points requirement under immigration rules.

Further details about this role can be found in the full job description.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidized onsite catering
• Many other university benefits

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 12 September.