Project Administrator, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
Applications for this vacancy closed on 28 April 2025 at 12:00PM
**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
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
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for hybrid working
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blavatnik School of Government,
University of Oxford, to work with world-leading academics on globally
impactful research projects. The Project Administrator will support a new
research initiative: the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
(OxCTP). This is a variable hours contract (5-10 hours per week).
Reporting to the Directors of the OxCTP, you will provide important
administrative support for research, events and projects. You will also work
closely with the Directors, as well as the School’s Research Support and the
Communications, and Events teams, to ensure the smooth running of project
activities and implementation of logistical arrangements and follow-up
activities.
You will have strong problem-solving, communication, team-work and diplomatic
skills.
This position is part time (estimated 5-10 hours per week) and fixed term for
one year, with the possibility to extend subject to external funding.
**About You**
You are required to have a proven track record of effective administration,
ideally in research, a higher education institution or compelling evidence of
the capacity to develop such skills. You should also have demonstrable project
management skills with the ability to deliver a programme of activity on time
and on budget.
Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders, as well as
coordinating meetings, events and workshops would also be essential.
**Application Process**
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection
criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at **12 noon (UK time) on 28 April
2025**.
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What we offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
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
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for hybrid working
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blavatnik School of Government,
University of Oxford, to work with world-leading academics on globally
impactful research projects. The Project Administrator will support a new
research initiative: the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy
(OxCTP). This is a variable hours contract (5-10 hours per week).
Reporting to the Directors of the OxCTP, you will provide important
administrative support for research, events and projects. You will also work
closely with the Directors, as well as the School’s Research Support and the
Communications, and Events teams, to ensure the smooth running of project
activities and implementation of logistical arrangements and follow-up
activities.
You will have strong problem-solving, communication, team-work and diplomatic
skills.
This position is part time (estimated 5-10 hours per week) and fixed term for
one year, with the possibility to extend subject to external funding.
**About You**
You are required to have a proven track record of effective administration,
ideally in research, a higher education institution or compelling evidence of
the capacity to develop such skills. You should also have demonstrable project
management skills with the ability to deliver a programme of activity on time
and on budget.
Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders, as well as
coordinating meetings, events and workshops would also be essential.
**Application Process**
Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection
criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two
referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is at **12 noon (UK time) on 28 April
2025**.
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**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What we offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social ... About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What we offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. ... |
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