Senior Programmes Manager (Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative & Technical AI Governance) Closing date: Sep 07, 2026

Oxford, United Kingdom ENGINEERING SCIENCE Careers Senior Programmes Manager (Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative \& Technical AI Governance) Salary £49,119 - £58,265 Closing date Sep 07, 2026 12:00PM Share on BlueSky Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Description We are seeking a full-time Senior Programmes Manager to join Professor Maike Osborne at the Department of Engineering Science central Oxford. The post is funded by The Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI) and Technical AI Governance (TAIG) programme and is fixed-term to 9 November 2029 This role requires strategic oversight, operational leadership, and a strong connection between academic research, policy, and implementation. The post holder will be pivotal to ensuring that strategic cross-institutional collaborations are successful in furthering the goals of the research programmes. The Senior Programmes Manager will ensure that the programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, enabling their long-term growth and impact. You will be educated to a postgraduate level and have extensive professional experience working in a research and/or policy environment. Proven self-motivation, with a commitment to excellence and problem-solving through lateral and creative thinking, operating with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality reports and presentations with a proven ability to contribute as a team member in a busy office environment is also required. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louise Bristow – louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk For more information about working at the Department, see www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/ Only online applications received before midday on 7 September 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology. Contact name Louise Bristow Contact email louise.bristow@eng.ox.ac.uk The job description is available via the Apply Now button APPLY NOW Title Closing date Postdoctoral Researcher in Control Engineering Closing date: Sep 01, 2026 Sep 01, 2026 Outdoor Test Facility Manager for Aerospace Research Closing date: Sep 02, 2026 Sep 02, 2026 Senior Programmes Manager (Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative \& Technical AI Governance) Closing date: Sep 07, 2026 Sep 07, 2026 PA to Professors of Information Engineering Closing date: Sep 09, 2026 Sep 09, 2026 Postdoctoral Research Associate in Experimental Materials Engineering (Mechanical testing of metals, hydrogen embrittlement) Closing date: Sep 10, 2026 Sep 10, 2026 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Turbine Aerothermal Research Closing date: Sep 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 Senior Research Programme Manager Closing date: Sep 11, 2026 Sep 11, 2026 Apprentice Communications and Events Administrator Closing date: Sep 14, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 Divisional Safety Officer Engineering Department Closing date: Sep 14, 2026 Sep 14, 2026 BOLD Fellow Closing date: Sep 15, 2026 Sep 15, 2026 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Ice Deposition Closing date: Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Sonochemical Reaction Engineering and Sono-Catalysis Closing date: Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Senior Research Associate in Control Engineering/Engineering Biology Closing date: Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Programme Officer - Technical AI Governance Closing date: Sep 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 Senior Researcher in Interpretability and AI Safety Closing date: Sep 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026 Senior Python Developer for Computer Vision Closing date: Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Multi-Robot Scouting Closing date: Sep 30, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 Senior Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering) Closing date: Oct 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 Senior Research Fellow (Control Engineering) Closing date: Oct 19, 2026 Oct 19, 2026