Senior Programme Manager - Early Careers Launchpad

£47,000 - £52,000 per annum

Fixed Term, 2 years

Location: Rhodes House in central Oxford (hybrid working)

We have an exciting, new opportunity for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.

The role

As the Senior Programme Manager for the Early Careers Launchpad, you will oversee a strategic initiative designed to empower young Rhodes alumni through comprehensive career development opportunities. This role requires a proactive leader with strong project management skills and a passion for nurturing young talent through innovative programmes and partnerships.

The role will be responsible for;

• Programme Management and Delivery
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Mentorship Coordination
• Workshop and Webinar Execution
• Career Coaching and Work Placement Services
• Entrepreneurial and Research Support
• Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.
• Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.
• A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.

Please refer to the job description for more information on key responsibilities

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

• Proven Programme Management: Extensive experience in managing large-scale, multifaceted programmes, preferably in career services or alumni relations contexts, across multiple geographies and diverse audiences
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, with a collaborative approach
• Strong Network and Partnership Building: Established track record of building relationships with external partners and stakeholders across diverse industries
• Event Planning Expertise: Proficiency in organising and managing both virtual and in-person events, with a keen attention to detail
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using modern technology and digital tools for event management, such as Zoom and Eventbrite, and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in business administration, education, or related fields is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• This role requires international travel to various regions, where you will be co-delivering programming and engagement activities with key stakeholders.
• Flexibility in work hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Proximity to Oxford for on-site duties; however, partial remote work arrangements are available.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Rhodes Trust.

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous family leave schemes
• Private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal development opportunities
• Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. In your cover letter, please answer this question: How would you approach building relationships with organisations across multiple sectors to support the career growth of Rhodes Scholars? What unique strengths or qualities would you highlight about Rhodes Scholars to help these organizations see the value in partnering with the Rhodes Trust? No more than 500 words.

Please note, this advert will close on 1 December 2024 and interviews will take place on: 5th and 12th December.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.