MBA Recruitment Executive - Maternity coverUniversity

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum

Grade 6: £36,360 - £42,434 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum, effective from 1 November 2026

Fixed Term/Secondment – 12 Months Maternity cover, full time (37.5 hours per week)**

The Recruitment Executive plays a key role in delivering an efficient and effective admissions process for Saïd Business School. The Recruitment Executive is responsible for executing the recruitment process, under the supervision of the MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager, ensuring that it is operated in a timely and efficient manner.

The post holder will utilise in-depth specialist knowledge of the programme and wider marketplace to provide advice to applicants and build an effective pipeline of incoming MBA students. Drawing on specialist knowledge of the School's programmes and admissions requirements, they will offer guidance to applicants, identify and resolve admissions-related issues, and contribute to a positive applicant experience that reflects the values and reputation of Saïd Business School.

Key Responsibilities

Applicant Engagement: Build strong relationships with prospective MBA applicants, responding to enquiries and providing guidance throughout their application journey.

Recruitment and Conversion: Support recruitment strategies and activities to convert prospective applicants and offer holders into enrolled students.

Events and Representation: Organise and deliver recruitment events, open days, fairs and webinars in the UK and internationally, representing Saïd Business School.

Admissions Support: Review applications, provide feedback on candidate suitability and support the MBA Recruitment & Admissions Manager, including providing cover when required.

Collaboration and Improvement: Work closely with Recruitment, Marketing, Careers, Course and Alumni teams to enhance the applicant experience and improve recruitment communications and processes.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our-careers/applications-process/pre-employment-screening

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.

The closing date for applications is Friday 20 November at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Interview Schedule: Interviews will take place in two stages, with the first stage held virtually during the week commencing Monday 30 November 2026, followed by an in-person second stage. Please note that these dates are provisional.

£35,681 to £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum. Grade 6: £36,360 - £42,434 per annum including the Oxford University weighting of £1,730 per annum, effective from 1 November 2026