Personal Assistant to the Director of Research

**179782 – Personal Assistant to the Director of Research **



**Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal
Sciences (NDORMS)**



**Grade 5: Salary in the range of £** **31,459- £36,616** **per annum** **(pro
rata)**





This is a part time (50% FTE), fixed term position for 3 years





Are you an enthusiastic and organised individual? Are you looking for an
exciting opportunity to work in a varied support role within a research
environment?





If so, we are looking for a Personal Assistant to the Director of Research, to
join the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, within the Nuffield Department of
Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of
Oxford.





Professor Michael Dustin holds the prestigious Kennedy Trust chair in
molecular immunology and is a senior research fellow at Harris Manchester
College.





You will manage the diary of Professor Dustin, using initiative to make
considered judgements when juggling the demands placed on the schedule, making
complex travel arrangements for UK and international travel, including making
arrangements for visas where necessary and prepare and circulate papers,
agendas, minutes and draft briefing notes as appropriate.





You will be educated to A-Level standard, or equivalent experience, have the
ability to draft correspondence and to produce well-presented reports, as well
as have experience of diary management and proficient in audio/touch typing.
The attention to detail and high level of accuracy is essential, as is the
ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to
deadlines. Experience of using financial information systems (e.g. Oracle
Financials) and events organising is desirable.





The closing date for applications is **12 noon on 13 June 2025.** Applications
for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV
and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please quote
**179782** in all correspondence.