Head of Administration and Finance

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div><strong>Grade 10S: &#163;61,198- &#163;70,918 per annum</strong></div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is an outstanding opportunity to join the senior management of a thriving department at the University of Oxford. The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is one of the largest and most successful departments in its field in the world, and a proud home to world-leading experts in the disciplines of political theory, comparative politics, and international relations.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Head of Administration and Finance (HAF) in the Department of Politics and International Relations is the leader of the professional services team and plays a central role in the management of the Department, taking responsibility for implementation of departmental strategy and oversight of major departmental projects. You will be responsible for the effective and efficient non-academic management and administration of the Department, supporting its academic mission and enabling the statutory responsibilities of the Head(s) of Department to be fulfilled.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will have strong management and leadership skills, with substantial experience of financial management, planning, and HR management for a diverse workforce. An effective communicator, you will manage high quality support services for academic staff, researchers, and students. You will be able to think creatively, and have the analytical skills and judgement to make important decisions in a complex environment. Experience of working in a higher education or related environment would be an advantage.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>This is a full time, permanent post.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For informal enquiries about this post, please contact David White at david.white@socsci.ox.ac.uk from 2 January 2024.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy must be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 19 January 2024.</div> </div>