Operations Support and Administrative Assistant
Applications for this vacancy closed on 16 February 2024 at 12:00PM
We are looking to appoint an Operations Support and Administrative Assistant
to join the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an
exciting opportunity to take on a new role, created after a review of the
Department’s operational and administrative support function.
The postholder will undertake a wide range of tasks to ensure core
administrative and operational services are delivered in an effective and
efficient manner. Under the direct supervision of the Operations and Office
Manager you will be the first port of call within the department for enquiries
from students, staff and visitors.
The role involves working with the range of professional support teams in
DPIR, with the Manor Road Building’s FM team, with the Social Science
Divisional IT service, as well as with academics and students.
Areas of responsibility will include maintaining databases and mailing lists,
administering various University and departmental systems, filtering and
responding to queries, liaising with local facilities and maintenance teams,
providing support for conferences and meeting preparations and acting as the
department ‘front of house’.
To be effective you will have an understanding of standard administrative
procedures, have a demonstrable commitment to outstanding service with strong
communication and organisational skills. You should be able to work
independently as well as part of a team, and display initiative where
necessary. You should possess good IT skills, with the ability to use Office
365, MS Teams and email, and experience of using databases. Attention to
detail is essential.
**Application Process**
Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to
vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement and details of two referees as part of
your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on
**16 February 2024** can be considered. Please quote reference 170413 in all
correspondence.
to join the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an
exciting opportunity to take on a new role, created after a review of the
Department’s operational and administrative support function.
The postholder will undertake a wide range of tasks to ensure core
administrative and operational services are delivered in an effective and
efficient manner. Under the direct supervision of the Operations and Office
Manager you will be the first port of call within the department for enquiries
from students, staff and visitors.
The role involves working with the range of professional support teams in
DPIR, with the Manor Road Building’s FM team, with the Social Science
Divisional IT service, as well as with academics and students.
Areas of responsibility will include maintaining databases and mailing lists,
administering various University and departmental systems, filtering and
responding to queries, liaising with local facilities and maintenance teams,
providing support for conferences and meeting preparations and acting as the
department ‘front of house’.
To be effective you will have an understanding of standard administrative
procedures, have a demonstrable commitment to outstanding service with strong
communication and organisational skills. You should be able to work
independently as well as part of a team, and display initiative where
necessary. You should possess good IT skills, with the ability to use Office
365, MS Teams and email, and experience of using databases. Attention to
detail is essential.
**Application Process**
Informal enquiries about this role can be addressed to
vacancies@politics.ox.ac.uk
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a CV and supporting statement and details of two referees as part of
your online application. Only applications received before midday (UK time) on
**16 February 2024** can be considered. Please quote reference 170413 in all
correspondence.
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We are looking to appoint an Operations Support and Administrative Assistant
to join the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, created after a review of the Department’s operational and administrative support function. The postholder will undertake a wide range of tasks to ensure core administrative and operational services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner. Under the direct supervision of the Operations and Office Manager you will be the first port of call within the department for enquiries from students, staff and visitors. The role involves working with ... We are looking to appoint an Operations Support and Administrative Assistant to join the Department of Politics and International Relations. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, created after a review of the Department’s operational and administrative support function. The postholder will undertake a wide range of tasks to ensure core administrative and operational services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner. Under the direct supervision of the Operations and Office Manager you will be the first port of call within the department for enquiries from students, staff and visitors. The role involves ... |
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