Operations Assistant

**Hours**



Part time, 22 hours/ week, 0.6 FTE





**About the role**





We are seeking an organised, practical and cheerful individual to join the
RAI’s professional services team as Operations Assistant.





This is a varied and interesting role supporting a friendly, busy team and
ensuring the smooth running of the RAI building. You will be responsible for
frontline administration and operations, dealing with visitors and
contractors, assisting with facilities management and health and safety, and
providing some cover for the Vere Harmsworth Library enquiry desk which is
located within our building. You will also support our academic programme with
tasks such as website content management and setting up for events, as well as
providing general administrative support to other team members.





The RAI is Oxford’s centre for the study of the United States and its place in
the world. Every year we host a programme of more than 100 events which
attract leading scholars and public figures from across the world. We have a
lively and welcoming academic community made up of a small administration team
plus Oxford post holders, early career researchers, graduate students,
librarians, and visiting fellows. In this role you will be at the centre of
this activity and play a key part in making everything happen.





**About you**





A positive and proactive attitude is imperative and you will have the ability
to prioritise effectively. You should be flexible and have the ability to work
well in a team environment as well as having the competence and confidence to
work independently. You will have good IT skills and experience of facilities
management and general administration. Ideally you will have experience of
website editing with content managements systems, or the desire to learn to do
this.





**What We Offer**





We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees, which is reflected in the
range of benefits we provide:



• An excellent contributory pension scheme



• 38 days of annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans





**Application process**





You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement, setting out
how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your
skills and experience. You will be asked to provide two referees.





Only applications received by midday on **Wednesday 16 October 2024** can be
considered. Interviews are expected to be held on **Friday 1 November 2024**.