Office Administrator

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.

The Department of Experimental Psychology hosts a number of current world-leading research groups and continues to be among the top-ranked Psychology departments worldwide. It includes over 30 research groups with upwards of 400 undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, we will be moving to the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building (Home | The Life and Mind Building (ox.ac.uk)) a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in 2024.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-organised and pro-active Office Administrator to provide administrative support for the four Associate Heads of Department (Personnel, People & Culture, Research, and Education) and the Head of Administration and Finance (HAF), as well as general office duties. The post is a permanent, full-time position.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a flexible approach who enjoys working as part of a team, and would be an ideal step for someone wishing to develop their career within University administration. Supporting the Head of Administration and Finance, you will be managing a busy diary and mailbox, updating website and intranet content, and providing support as needed to the wider administration team. You will also be working with the People and Culture Committee to support various projects including the Department’s Athena Swan Award.

You will have proven administration experience and be practiced in diary and email management. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high standard of numeracy, and good IT skills, this role will challenge you with a varied and busy workload, and opportunities to develop. You will have discretion and sensitivity as the role will involve handling or having access to confidential information.

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 midday on Wednesday 10 May 2023. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 22 May 2023 and will be face to face.

To apply for this role and to access the job description and person specification, please see the link below.