External Engagement and Executive Education Manager

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to understanding the relationship between emerging technologies and society. For over two decades, OII has led the field in exploring how innovations such as generative AI, machine learning, algorithmic platforms, and autonomous systems are transforming economies, democracies and daily life.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive External Engagement and Executive Education Manager to work with the Head of Communications and External Affairs and Senior Executive Team to grow the Oxford Internet Institute's engagement with governments, businesses, and civil society organisations. This includes developing our executive education portfolio, as well as developing strategic partnerships for research collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Building on OII's track record of working with diverse organisations, the successful candidate will work as part of a small team to enhance OII's visibility, diversify its income, and increase its impact. They will cultivate partnerships that generate value for the OII, its partners, and society more broadly. They will be self-motivated and collaborative, working with a wide range of colleagues and partners across and beyond the University.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for one year with possibility of extension, starting January 2025. You will be based in the Oxford Internet Institute, Schwarzman Centre, OX2 6GG.

Join us to help shape the digital leaders of tomorrow.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external organisations, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term engagement.

• Identify, scope and pursue new partnership and business development opportunities across sectors and geographies, with a focus on public interest.

• Working alongside the Head of Communications and External Affairs, drive the development the OII's executive education portfolio.

• Work with partners to oversee the delivery of programmes, including content planning, logistics, communications, and post-programme evaluation.

• Collaborate effectively with OII faculty, other Oxford University departments, external partners and providers.

• Work with colleagues on financial planning, pricing, tender responses, and contract negotiations.

• Promote OII's external engagement and executive education offerings via digital, print and partner channels.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or above, have proven experience in external engagement or partnerships in higher education and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of working in or with academic institutions is desirable.

This is a strategic role at a globally respected institution, with the opportunity to shape and grow executive education and external engagement activity with significant impact. You will gain access to a range of staff benefits including generous annual leave, a university pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Join us to help shape the digital leaders of tomorrow.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Anthea Milnes on Full details are found in the Job Description provided.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Only applications received before noon on 9 December 2025 can be considered. Interviews are scheduled to take place in early January 2026.

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