About EIT: 

The Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford’s purpose is to have a global impact by fundamentally reimagining the way science and technology translate into end-to-end solutions and delivering these solutions in programmes and platforms that respond to humanity’s most challenging problems. 

EIT Oxford will ensure scientific discoveries and pioneering science are turned into products for the benefit of society that can have high-impact worldwide and, over time, be commercialised to ensure long-term sustainability. 

Led by a faculty of world experts, EIT Oxford seeks to solve the world’s most challenging problems across four high-risk, high-reward, high-impact humane endeavours: health and medical science; food security and sustainable agriculture; climate change and clean energy; and government innovation in an era of artificial intelligence. 

EIT Oxford is investing significant resources in a new world-class research and development facility in the Oxford Science Park. Set for completion in 2027, the state-of-the-art campus includes 300,000 sq ft of research laboratories, an oncology and preventative care clinic, and educational and meeting spaces. Together, they create the perfect environment for EIT Oxford experts to take ground-breaking ideas from research to broad implementation. The new facility will further EIT’s current partnership with the University of Oxford and become the new home for Ellison Scholars. 

EIT Oxford is committed to cultivating a community where excellence is achieved through collaboration, trust, innovation and tenacity. We foster an environment where everyone’s experience and expertise are valued. We are curious and resilient in our efforts to drive long-term, sustainable innovation to meet humanity’s most enduring challenges. 

Role Overview 

As a startup department, we are at an exciting stage of rapid growth and innovation and are looking to recruit an experienced Programme Manager to join our team.  You will be at the heart of this journey, driving economics programs from inception to delivery and completion, working collaboratively with economists in the department, and leading experts across EIT delivering impact across EIT’s four humane endeavours.  

You will be responsible for fostering an environment where work is grounded in curiosity, rigorous analysis and intellectual courage. We are driven by a shared commitment to urgency of impact, redefining what is possible, and delivering actionable, transformative solutions.  

We are here to question, to explore, and to craft a new economic future - one in which economics underpins long term, sustainable innovation to meet humanities most enduring challenges. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Leadership: 

• Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams to scope, plan, and deliver complex, multi-year projects aligned with EIT’s strategic endeavors. 

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery, while identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. 

Strategic Collaboration: 

• Partner with project teams to operationalise strategic directions, create detailed project plans, and drive impactful outcomes. 

• Act as a thought partner to leadership, offering program management expertise to support decision-making and enhance program delivery. 

• Provide analytical insights to inform strategies and ensure the success of key initiatives 

Transparency & Communication: 

• Ensure clarity on program processes, regularly updating team members and senior leadership on progress and performance metrics. 

• Communicate complex ideas in accessible ways to engage and unite diverse stakeholder groups. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Assisting in the creating and developing the processes and documentation for program management in the department. 

• Define program requirements for staffing, resources, and budget, and prepare proposals for leadership approval. 

• Champion a collaborative team culture, fostering trust, creativity, and deep knowledge exchange across multidisciplinary teams. 

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Able to demonstrate experience of working as part of the cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to scope, plan, and deliver complex, multi-year projects successfully.  

• Can talk us through projects that you have manage and delivered on time and within budget.  

• Strong program management experience is essential, including expertise in project planning, execution, and risk management.  

• Experienced in fostering a culture of trust, creativity, and collaboration within large, diverse, and multi-disciplinary teams 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.  

• Ability to balance competing team demands while aligning with organisational priorities. 

• A strong track record of building deep, trust-based relationships with both academic researchers and industry professionals.  

• Skilled in simplifying complex ideas to inspire and unite diverse perspectives around a shared vision and collective goals. 

Nice to have but not essential: 

• Direct experience working in organisations or companies focused on areas aligned with one or more of the strategic endeavors is highly desirable. 

• A deep understanding of the research, applied, or commercial landscape in economics or related humane endeavors is highly preferred. 

• Has worked in roles where you have been responsible for creating program documentation 

Benefits

Terms of Appointment: 

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary. 

• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford. 

• During peak periods, some longer hours may be required and some working across multiple time zones due to the global nature of the programme. 

Why work for EIT: 

At the Ellison Institute, we believe a collaborative, inclusive team is key to our success. We are building a supportive environment where creative risks are encouraged, and everyone feels heard. Valuing emotional intelligence, empathy, respect, and resilience, we encourage people to be curious and to have a shared commitment to excellence. Join us and make an impact! 

We offer the following salary and benefits: 

• Salary:  £60K - £80K + Travel Allowance and bonus 

• Enhanced holiday pay  

• Pension  

• Life Assurance 

• Income Protection 

• Private Medical Insurance  

• Hospital Cash Plan 

• Therapy Services 

• Perk Box