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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Digital & IT Services Department as a Business Change Manager.
Digital & IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has the robust, reliable and high-performing digital facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.
The role of the Business Change Manager is to ensure that the impact of change initiatives across the collegiate University are understood by all stakeholders, and that those impacted by the change (both staff and students) are supported and prepared to adopt new ways of working. They ensure that changes to business processes, job roles, organisational structures, systems, technology, and on-going support structures are identified, understood, embedded and sustained to deliver the desired business outcomes.
About the Role
The Business Change Manager works in the Programme and Projects Delivery Group (PPDG) within Digital & IT Services and is line managed by the Head of Business Change. The role of PPDG is to deliver digital projects effectively and professionally, bringing business benefits to our stakeholders across the university through enhanced use of technology and improved business processes.
This BCM role will primarily be focussed on Research Computing initiatives within the Research Portfolio. The Research Portfolio aims to deliver sustained improvement in the digital services and capabilities that enable world-leading research at Oxford. The BCM will be expected to orchestrate the organisational and cultural changes required to embed a unified, scalable, and sustainable research computing capability, while ensuring clear, consistent communication and engagement across stakeholders to support adoption and long-term success.
About You
It is essential that you have experience as a Business Change Manager on complex projects impacting a wide range of stakeholders, with application and understanding of change methodologies as appropriate. You will need to be able to bring order to complex situations and maintain focus on the programme objectives.
You will need to be comfortable in a matrix environment, managing multiple stakeholder relationships at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work with colleagues from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
Experience of working in an HEI or similar non-commercial organization, along with an understanding of the management structures, politics, and culture of the University is desirable, but not essential.
Given the focus of the role, we are open to hearing from applicants with evident transferable skills from within a research-intensive context, as well as those with direct experience in a change management or similar role.
Application Process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 1 June 2026.
Interviews will take place on w/c 8 June 2026 or w/c 15 June 2026 and will be online.
