Personal Assistant

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.





Applications are invited for the role of Personal Assistant to the Nuffield
Department of Primary Care Sciences Cancer Theme Co-leads. A major focus of
the Cancer Theme at NDPCHS is building relationships to deliver projects
focusing on the improvement of cancer management in primary care with direct
impact and patient benefit. To do this the cancer research theme works closely
with patients, primary care professionals, cancer charities, researchers from
other universities, NHS commissioners, companies working on new diagnostic
tests, and cancer specialists in the hospital setting.





The successful applicant will help ensure the smooth running of the Cancer
Theme’s work by providing excellent administrative and secretarial support.
Responsibilities will include being proactive in identifying priority items of
business for immediate attention, extensive diary scheduling and management of
a large volume of email, managing events/conferences, providing full
administrative support for financial matters and working flexibly to provide
other administrative support to the team wherever possible.





You will have considerable previous one-to-one PA experience, be self-
motivated, proactive and able to organise and prioritise own work without
regular supervision or detailed instructions. You will have advanced skills in
office IT systems and the ability to solve problems and troubleshoot.





You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences,
Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your
normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote
working with your line manager.





The position is full time and fixed-term until 30 November 2028 in the first
instance.





For further information or discuss the post please contact
cancer@phc.ox.ac.uk.





“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”





You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement. **Please do not attach any
manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will
not be considered as part of your application.**





The closing date for applications is **12:00** **noon on Monday 20 January
2025.**





Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 30 January 2025.