Graduate - Operations & Community in Oxford

Do you want to play a key role in transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Oxford? Are you looking for a role that combines hands‑on operational experience with the opportunity to support the next generation of innovators? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We are looking to hire a high‑energy, entrepreneurial, and value‑adding graduate to join Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder, to help run a new Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Oxford.

ABOUT THE CENTRE

Oxford Edge is a groundbreaking initiative led by Christ Church (a constituent college of the University of Oxford) with support from Blenheim Chalcot. Located at 37 St Giles, the Centre is designed for students across the University of Oxford. Its goal is to educate and inspire them on entrepreneurship and innovation, bridging academic knowledge with practical applications.

ABOUT BLENHEIM CHALCOT

At Blenheim Chalcot we use our knowledge, expertise and infrastructure to create an innovation ecosystem which enables our people to turn disruptive ideas into innovative businesses. We originate the ideas ourselves, grow them from the ground up and take them through to exit. We build enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) products, powered by Generative AI and target industries which are exposed to market, regulatory or technology discontinuities. We have built businesses across the following sectors:

• Education
• Media and Marketing
• Public Services and Health
• Sports

Our track record has seen us build over 60 businesses over the last 25+ years, with portfolio revenues of over £500m, £600m of equity raised into the portfolio and assets under management of £1.8bn. Blenheim Chalcot has three global locations, London, Mumbai and Austin with over 3,000 employees. Portfolio companies are headquartered from Scale Space, London, our 200,000 ft² collaboration space which was built as a joint venture with Imperial College London. Our Mumbai offices provide unparalleled scaling capability and technical expertise, and our U.S. operation in Austin powers the go‑to‑market activities of the portfolio across North America. We are excited about the future opportunity that GenAI technologies present, and believe, given our experience, innovation ecosystem and current market presence, that we are uniquely positioned to take advantage of these opportunities.

THE GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique variation of our standard Graduate Programme. While you will be based in Oxford, you remain a core part of the Blenheim Chalcot family. You will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment, balancing strategic support with the essential operational duties required to get a new Centre off the ground.

Your Core Responsibilities in Oxford

• Operations & Front‑of‑House: Supporting the day‑to‑day operations of the Centre, including scheduling, logistics, and managing resources. You will support the management of the physical premises at 37 St Giles, working with facilities teams and acting as the welcoming face of the Centre.
• Programme Support: Assisting with the planning, coordination, and delivery of educational programmes, workshops, and events.
• Student Engagement: Helping to promote the Centre’s programmes to the student community, fostering participation and enthusiasm.
• Centre Administration: Handling administrative duties such as maintaining records, preparing reports, and managing correspondence.
• Liaison: Acting as a point of contact between Christ Church, the wider University of Oxford community, and Blenheim Chalcot.

Your Development with Blenheim Chalcot

• BC Adventurers: You will be enrolled on a 15‑month intensive cross‑portfolio development programme.
• Innovation Ecosystem: You will be part of a cohort of high‑potential BC colleagues and have access to the wider innovation ecosystem.
• Regular Collaboration: You will collaborate with the whole portfolio through regular trips to Blenheim Chalcot’s Scale Space office in White City.

ARE YOU BC?

• Organisational Skills: Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently, from complex event planning to day‑to‑day administration.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills to engage with students, academic stakeholders, and corporate partners effectively.
• A "Doer": We need a proactive self‑starter. You must be willing to pitch in with whatever is needed—whether that is strategic planning or setting up a room for an event.
• Team Player: A collaborative attitude, ready to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Resilience: The ability to keep going when things get tough and remain optimistic in the face of challenges.
• Interest in Gen AI: An enthusiasm for how technology and Gen AI are disrupting industries.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Be part of a leading global venture builder.
• The opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredibly diverse talent in BC.
• Be exposed to the right mix of challenges within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development.
• 25 days of paid holidays + your birthday off.
• Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Flexible Benefits: Private Medical and Dental, Gym Subsidies.

Location & Working Pattern

Office First: This role is based primarily at 37 St Giles, Oxford. You will be expected to be in the office 5 days a week. Occasionally, your presence will be required for some evening and weekend events.

Dual Policies: Given the nature of the partnership, your employment will require you to adhere to the policies of both Blenheim Chalcot and Christ Church, University of Oxford.

APPLICATION & PROCESS

Important: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the employment. We have a rigorous recruitment process to ensure we attract the best talent:

• Stage 1: Telephone interview with a member of the BC Talent team.
• Stage 2: Assessment Centre in Oxford, consisting of case studies and interviews.
• Stage 3: Final Executive interview in either Oxford or White City.

Blenheim Chalcot is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values, thus making it core to our business. We strive to maximise the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from everyone.

Please note, this role would be based at Oxford Edge at 37 St Giles, Oxford (with travel to London White City).