Associate Director – Strategic Initiatives

1 month ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Saïd Business School Full time
Grade 9: £52, - £61, per annum with an Oxford University Weighting of £1, per annum to be applied with effect from 1 August Permanent, full time Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is a world-class business school, embedded within a prestigious university. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge education and research that addresses global challenges. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as Associate Director Strategic Initiatives. Working directly with the Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Dean for External Relations and the Dean, in this senior role, you will be crucial in shaping and delivering key initiatives that will drive the Schools strategic goals. Key responsibilities: Lead and execute strategic initiatives set by the Dean and Leadership Team managing all aspects from budgetary forecasting to team coordination and progress monitoring. Engage and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring their support and commitment to the project. Align initiative goals with the Universitys strategic plan, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with policies and standards. Assist in developing and executing strategies to enhance the Schools external relations, representing the School at key events. You should have significant experience in large, complex organisations, ideally within the University of Oxford or a leading university. Additionally, you should demonstrate strategic planning skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage a diverse and evolving workload. You must also have experience in budget management, project implementation and stakeholder engagement, and be proficient in IT with a readiness to adopt new technologies. Further information on this role can be found in the job description. We offer very generous benefits, some of which are: Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays Hybrid working  Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme Discounted bus travel Subsidised onsite catering Cycle loan scheme Plus, many other University benefits  All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. For further guidance and support, please visit . The closing date for applications is 23 August at 12.00 noon.

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