Research Support and Facilitation Officer

The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) seeks to appoint a Research
Support and Facilitation Officer to join our friendly and collaborative
Research support and facilitation team (RSF). This is an exciting opportunity
to be a part as the RSF team is part of the wider departmental Professional
Services team offering services across large, vibrant and research-intensive
department. The role will primarily support the research activities of the
School of Geography and the Environment including supporting the preparation
and submission of grant applications to a wide range of funders, post-award
administration, administration of the school’s ethics review process,
assisting with engagement and impact activities, administering related
departmental committees and assisting with the departmental REF submission.
The role will involve working to strict deadlines and responding to the needs
of SoGE’s academic and research staff.





**Reporting to The Head of Research Support and Facilitation**





To be successful, you will need to have a friendly ‘can do’ attitude and a
willingness to integrate into the Research Facilitation team. You will need to
have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt and build rapport
to communicate clearly and appropriately with staff at all levels. High
quality organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple work streams and
prioritise as necessary. With strong initiative, capable of suggesting
improvements to systems and processes and working with senior staff to
maximise efficiency. Excellent numeracy, including creation of budgets and
financial scenarios as well as proficiency with the University’s costing and
pricing system X5.





**Enquiries may be directed to the** **recruit@ouce.ox.ac.uk** **. The closing
date for applications is midday on Tuesday 7th May 2024, and interviews will
be held in the week of 13th May 2024**





**Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will be required
to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application,
explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.**