Academic Programme and Events Officer (Maternity Cover)

**Academic Programme and Events Officer**



This post is to cover the absence of the substantive post holder, who will
shortly be taking a period of maternity leave.





We are seeking a professional, friendly and highly organised individual to
join the RAI’s professional services team as Academic Programme and Events
Officer.





**About the role**



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 it all happen. You will lead on the planning and implementation of all
RAI events and communications and on the administration of our academic
programme. You will also assist with general administration related to the
running of the RAI.





**About you**



You will have events management and communications experience and will be
expected to utilise a range of communications skills, in particular but not
exclusively digital communication, in order to promote the activities of the
Institute. 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. A positive and proactive attitude is imperative. You will have
excellent organisational, interpersonal and written skills, warm and welcoming
manner, and the ability to motivate and lead other people in relation to
events.





**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 16 October 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are expected to be held on 31 October 2024.