MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager

University of Oxford - Saïd Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£48,235 to £57,255 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum, Grade 8
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	23rd December 2024
Closes:	17th January 2025
Job Ref:	177223

Saïd Business School, Park End Street and Hayes House, Oxford

Fixed-term (one year), full time (37.5 hours per week)

We are a globally recognised business school, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of business leaders. Our MBA programme is a cornerstone of this mission, driving innovation, leadership and impact on a global scale. Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of business education.

As MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager, you will lead a dedicated team and collaborate closely with the MBA Director and Associate Dean for MBA and Executive Degrees. You will spearhead recruitment efforts, ensuring a robust pipeline of high-calibre candidates, and contribute to achieving revenue targets of £7 million within your region.

This role combines strategic leadership, marketing acumen and relationship management to recruit outstanding candidates and foster connections with alumni. You will work across departments, including alumni relations, programme administration and marketing, to achieve shared goals.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy and budget for the designated region.
Represent the business school at global events and engage with prospective students, alumni and organisations.
Review and assess applications, contributing to the MBA Admissions Committee’s decisions.
Ensure a seamless admissions experience for candidates, from inquiry to enrolment.
Stay abreast of trends in the MBA market, adapting strategies to meet evolving needs.

You will have proven leadership experience managing small to mid-sized teams and a strong track record in customer-facing roles, building and maintaining relationships with students, alumni and organisational partners. Exceptional communication skills, experience in writing and presenting proposals, and expertise in budget development and management, are essential.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

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
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 17 January 2025 at 12.00 noon. First interviews will likely be held week commencing 27 January 2025.

Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.

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