Research Services Administrator
Applications for this vacancy closed on 21 March 2024 at 12:00PM
**THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.**
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.
**Department: what do you do?**
Research Services is one of the key departments supporting Oxford’s research,
engagement and innovation community. We work closely with researchers,
departments, divisions, other professional services and a wide range of
external collaborators and funders.
One sentence summary of job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and busy Administration
team, to take your first step into a career in University administration, or
build upon current experience.
**What We Offer**
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
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
**About the Role**
Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with a
passion for ensuring smooth administrative operations? If so, we have the
perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking two administrators to join two of our busy and dynamic teams.
The Administration & Finance team sits at the heart of Research Services and
provides cross-cutting operation and business management for our four large
business units: Innovation & Engagement, Research Funding & Contracts,
Research Strategy & Policy Unit, and Research Governance, Ethics & Assurance.
One administrator will support the Administration & Finance Team, and one the
Research Funding & Contracts Team.
**About You**
RS Support Administrators have a fast-paced and varied workload, so it is
important that you are able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
efficiently, with a positive and proactive approach. You will need to work
independently, coordinating your own work, and also enjoy working alongside
your team members to support shared departmental projects.
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be highly organised
and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, we
are looking for some who is proficient in office software and confident at
using new systems.
Whether you are looking to start a career in University administration, or
would like to build on current experience, we would like to hear from you.
A full induction, training, and support will be provided, as well as the
opportunity to continue your professional development as part of the role.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12 noon on Thursday 21 March 2024 can be
considered.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 15 April 2024 and will take
place at University Offices, Oxford, OX1 2JD.
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.
**Department: what do you do?**
Research Services is one of the key departments supporting Oxford’s research,
engagement and innovation community. We work closely with researchers,
departments, divisions, other professional services and a wide range of
external collaborators and funders.
One sentence summary of job
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and busy Administration
team, to take your first step into a career in University administration, or
build upon current experience.
**What We Offer**
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
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
**About the Role**
Are you a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with a
passion for ensuring smooth administrative operations? If so, we have the
perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking two administrators to join two of our busy and dynamic teams.
The Administration & Finance team sits at the heart of Research Services and
provides cross-cutting operation and business management for our four large
business units: Innovation & Engagement, Research Funding & Contracts,
Research Strategy & Policy Unit, and Research Governance, Ethics & Assurance.
One administrator will support the Administration & Finance Team, and one the
Research Funding & Contracts Team.
**About You**
RS Support Administrators have a fast-paced and varied workload, so it is
important that you are able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
efficiently, with a positive and proactive approach. You will need to work
independently, coordinating your own work, and also enjoy working alongside
your team members to support shared departmental projects.
In order to be successful in this role, you will need to be highly organised
and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, we
are looking for some who is proficient in office software and confident at
using new systems.
Whether you are looking to start a career in University administration, or
would like to build on current experience, we would like to hear from you.
A full induction, training, and support will be provided, as well as the
opportunity to continue your professional development as part of the role.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
Only applications received before 12 noon on Thursday 21 March 2024 can be
considered.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 15 April 2024 and will take
place at University Offices, Oxford, OX1 2JD.
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THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. 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. Department: what do you do? Research Services is one of the key departments supporting Oxford’s research, engagement and innovation community. We work closely with researchers, departments, divisions, other professional services and a wide range of external collaborators and funders. One sentence summary of job This ... **THIS IS A READVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.**
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. **Department: what do you do?** Research Services is one of the key departments supporting Oxford’s research, engagement and innovation community. We work closely with researchers, departments, divisions, other professional services and a wide range of external collaborators and funders. One sentence summary of job This is an exciting opportunity ... |
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