Senior Programme Manager, Academic Pillar; Refugee-Led Research Hub

United Kingdom — International Student Market

654K inbound students (2024) +0%

1. India 169K

2. China 152K

4. United States 36K

5. Pakistan 31K

14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom

OVERVIEW The University of Oxford is recruiting a Senior Programme Manager, Academic Pillar within the Refugee-Led Research Hub (rlrh), based in the Refugee Studies Centre at the Oxford Department of International Development. This full-time, fixed-term role runs until 30 September 2028 and supports the continued growth of a global programme portfolio focused on academic access. The position will oversee and develop the Academic Pillar while supporting refugee and displacement-affected learners to enrol in master’s degrees worldwide by 2028.

The role also includes strengthening systems for programme delivery and managing activity across multiple locations.

• Oversee and develop the Academic Pillar within the Refugee-Led Research Hub
• Manage a team working across multiple locations
• Lead efforts to support refugee and displacement-affected learners to enrol in master’s degrees worldwide by 2028
• Scale academic access programmes
• Support the expansion of the rlrh global reach and programme portfolio

• Ability to manage teams across multiple locations
• Experience supporting programme delivery and development
• Capacity to oversee academic access initiatives
• Ability to contribute to a growing international programme portfolio WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to expanding academic access opportunities for refugee and displacement-affected learners through a globally focused programme. By strengthening delivery systems and supporting enrolment pathways, the position helps institutions and learners build sustainable educational connections across different regions. The Academic Pillar is an important part of the broader mission of the rlrh and Refugee Studies Centre, supporting international collaboration and higher education access for communities affected by displacement.

• Review the Refugee Studies Centre and rlrh priorities before applying
• Highlight experience managing international or multi-location programme activity
• Demonstrate examples of improving systems for programme delivery and access
• Emphasise work connected to academic partnerships or learner support initiatives
• Show evidence of leadership in complex or globally based projects
• Tailor your application to the goals of supporting refugee and displacement-affected learners