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 Innovation and Engagement Team in Research Services provides support for activities such as IP management and commercialisation; enterprise and entrepreneurship; public and community engagement with research; and engagement with businesses, society and regional economic development organisations. The team leads the delivery of the University’s Knowledge Exchange Strategy and supports Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.

 

Personal assistant to the Director of Innovation and Engagement and providing general administrative support to the team.

 

 

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

 

•         An excellent contributory pension scheme

•         38 days annual leave

•         A comprehensive range of childcare services

•         Family leave schemes

•         Cycle loan scheme

•         Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

 

 

You will work closely with the Director of Innovation and Engagement and support her in her role, including managing diary and correspondence, preparing reports, and supporting meetings and events.

 

You will provide general administrative support to a range of projects across the Regional Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Team portfolio.

 

You will be responsible for developing successful working relationships with colleagues across the department, and in the wider University.

 

 

You will have experience of working effectively as a Personal Assistant, ideally at a senior level in a large, complex organisation.

 

You will need to be someone who strives for excellence and demonstrates high levels of professionalism, self-motivation and accuracy.

 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with being confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

 

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. We recommend you address each point of the selection criteria in your supporting statement.

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helen Carstairs, Head of Regional Engagement and Knowledge Exchange at helen.carstairs@admin.ox.ac.uk

 

Only applications recieved before 12 noon on 30 October 2023 can be considered.

 

It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 13 and 16 November 2023 and will be held in person at the Robert Hooke Building, Parks Road, Oxford.