b Overview /b p As Senior Manager for Impact Education at the Skoll Centre, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative educational programmes that empower entrepreneurial leaders to drive social change. You will work closely with academics, practitioners and partners to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and expand the Centre’s education portfolio locally and globally. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on programme management and learner engagement, contributing to lasting social impact. You will operate within a values-driven, collaborative environment that prioritises integrity, inclusivity and continuous learning. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays /li li Hybrid working /li li Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme /li li Discounted bus travel /li li Subsidised onsite catering /li li Cycle loan scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Strategic Leadership: help develop and implement the impact education strategy aligned with the Centres mission and University priorities /li li Programme Development and Delivery: design, manage and deliver key programmes (e.g., Skoll Scholarship, Impact Lab, Map the System, AfOx Mastercard) and pursue opportunities for growth /li li Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, departments, external partners and global networks /li li Portfolio and Resource Management: oversee priorities, budgets, performance metrics and impact evaluation, while managing staff and funding opportunities /li li Learner Engagement and Development: support Skoll Scholars and MBA learners, linking them with programmes, mentoring and networks /li li Outreach and Impact: collaborate with internal teams to enhance marketing, recruitment, outreach and broaden access to impact education /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Bachelor or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of social entrepreneurship, social innovation and systems change /li li Experience designing and delivering engaging educational programmes /li li Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management and organisational skills /li li Proven ability to manage projects, budgets and competing priorities with sound judgement and attention to detail /li li Learner-centered approach and alignment with Skoll Centre values (integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, continuous learning) /li li Willingness to undertake other duties as appropriate to grade /li /ul ul li Communication /li li Facilitation /li li Stakeholder management /li li Collaboration /li li Attention to detail /li li Learner-centered mindset /li /ul
Senior Manager for Impact Education employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
