Senior Manager for Impact Education

Overview

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.

Pay / Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: help develop and implement the impact education strategy aligned with the Centre’s mission and University priorities
• 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
• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement: build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, departments, external partners and global networks
• Portfolio and Resource Management: oversee priorities, budgets, performance metrics and impact evaluation, while managing staff and funding opportunities
• Learner Engagement and Development: support Skoll Scholars and MBA learners, linking them with programmes, mentoring and networks
• Outreach and Impact: collaborate with internal teams to enhance marketing, recruitment, outreach and broaden access to impact education

Key requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of social entrepreneurship, social innovation and systems change
• Experience designing and delivering engaging educational programmes
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management and organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets and competing priorities with sound judgement and attention to detail
• Learner-centered approach and alignment with Skoll Centre values (integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, continuous learning)
• Willingness to undertake other duties as appropriate to grade

• Communication
• Facilitation
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Learner-centered mindset

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