Senior Programme Manager, Academic Pillar (Refugee-Led Research Hub)

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager for the Refugee-Led Research Hub. You will lead the Academic Pillar, oversee a team of 8+ colleagues across locations, and drive strategic design, planning and resource management to expand the portfolio.

The role aims to enable 1,000 refugee and displacement-affected learners to enroll in master's programs worldwide by 2028, with a fixed-term contract through 30 September 2028 and 37.5 hours per

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience delivering organisational strategy through programme design, planning, resource management and performance oversight.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of 8+ across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop the Academic Pillar of the Refugee-Led Research Hub.
• Lead scaling of the academic access portfolio to reach target learners.
• Manage a team of 8+ colleagues across multiple locations and ensure high performance.
• Drive delivery of programmes at scale with sound governance and accountability.

Skills

Strategic planning

Programme management

Leadership

Performance oversight

Resource management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

UK date and time: 24-September-2026 12:52

Senior Programme Manager, Academic Pillar (Refugee-Led Research Hub)

Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB.

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager, Academic Pillar who will be working within the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH), based in the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC).

As RLRH expands its global reach and programme portfolio, we are seeking an experienced senior leader to oversee and develop our Academic Pillar. Managing a team of 8+ colleagues across multiple locations, the Senior Programme Manager, Academic Success will lead efforts to achieve RLRH’s goal of supporting 1,000 refugee and displacement-affected learners to enrol in master’s degrees worldwide by 2028. The role will drive the scaling and strategic development of the academic access portfolio, strengthening the systems and structures needed to deliver programmes effectively at scale.

The position is offered full time Full-time 37.5 hours per week and Fixed-term until 30 September 2028 (with possibility of extension subject to further funding).

The successful candidate will hold a postgraduate degree or have equivalent professional experience. They will have proven experience delivering organisational strategy through programme design, planning, resource management, and performance oversight. The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and take accountability within specialist programme areas is essential.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday, 19 October 2026 can be considered.