At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop an engaging schools programme in the arts and humanities.
- Company: Join the prestigious Humanities Division at Oxford University.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days of annual leave, a great pension scheme, and childcare services.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive, diverse work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's education and future careers.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing educational programmes and knowledge of school curricula.
The predicted salary is between 49119 - 58265 £ per year.
About the role
Are you an enthusiastic, inspirational professional with experience of managing learning and engagement programmes for schools, children, young people and educators? The Humanities Division is seeking an experienced programming and engagement manager to develop and lead the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities’ new schools engagement programme. This role is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, proactive and collaborative individual who is passionate about the many ways in which the arts and humanities can benefit the lives, education and future careers of young people and educators.
About you
As an experienced manager of engagement programmes for schools and young people, you will develop, coordinate and deliver a sector-leading schools engagement programme grounded in humanities research. To do this, you will:
- collaborate with divisional leadership, professional services and academics to develop an exciting, thriving schools engagement programme;
- undertake operational responsibility for the programme, ensuring the successful planning and delivery of a range of activities for young people and educators;
- manage delivery of outstanding events and online resources to support both in-person and hybrid learning for learners of all ages;
- ensure the sustainability of the schools engagement programme and its work, including by writing funding bids and fundraising for programme activities, as required.
This role is a transformative opportunity for candidates with prior experience as an arts and humanities educator or learning and engagement manager with significant experience in a learning and outreach or youth engagement programming in the cultural sector. Knowledge of Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curricula and familiarity with GCSE and A Level programmes will be an advantage once in post.
Applicants will be required to successfully pass a DBS check and pre-employment screening prior to appointment.
What we offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer, including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days’ annual leave
- Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
- Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports club
Application process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. For further details, please refer to the How to Apply section of the job description. Any further enquiries may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 28 August 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 21 September.
We welcome applications from a broad and diverse range of applicants: if you have any access needs or requirements to make your application journey more accessible, please let us know and we will do our best to facilitate. Committed to equality and valuing diversity.
Schools Engagement Programme Manager in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant research environment that fosters creativity and innovation in neuroscience. With access to cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to grow professionally through various development opportunities. Located in the historic city of Oxford, the university provides a unique blend of academic excellence and cultural richness, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers in research.
