Programme Administrator – Fellowships, Visitors, and Outreach (Executive Programmes)

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>About the Blavatnik School of Government</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: <strong>teaching</strong> <strong>current and future leaders</strong>; <strong>generating</strong> <strong>research with impact</strong>; and <strong>engaging</strong> <strong>with governments and practitioners</strong>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>What we offer</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers &#8211; all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees&#8217; wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days&#8217; annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> <li>Opportunities for remote working</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information about working at the School can be found on our&#160;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/jobs">jobs page</a>.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Programme Administrator to support the School&#8217;s executive fellowships and visitors.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will lead on the administrative and logistical arrangements for our fellowship programmes and visitorship programme, providing excellent customer service and support throughout the duration of fellowship programmes and visitorships.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Additionally, you will support the team&#8217;s outreach and recruitment. This will involve supporting research on target governments and multilateral organisations and assisting with identifying suitable candidates for fellowships and open enrolment executive programmes.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will have excellent team working skills with a flexible can-do approach, and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of our senior fellows and visitors. Tact, attention to detail, discretion, and a welcoming and positive attitude are therefore a must.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, strong organisational and numeracy skills, and the ability to undertake research and provide recommendations, are also essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div><strong>Application process</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/cv-and-supporting-statement">supporting statement</a>, your CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on&#160;<strong>Monday 26 February 2024.</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Longlisting telephone calls will take place on Thursday 29 February, with virtual interviews for shortlisted candidates&#160;being held week commencing 4 March.</div> </div>