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All vacancies within Gardens, Libraries and Museums
There are currently 9 vacancies within Gardens, Libraries and Museums:
| Title | Closes | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Events Officer | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum |
| Personal Assistant to Bodleian Libraries Executive | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum |
| Security Team Member (3 posts) | April 28, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 per annum |
| Research Fellow, 20th Century British Drawings | April 29, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £39,749 per annum* |
| Employee Relations Manager | May 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum |
| Evening & Weekend Reader Services Supervisor | May 2, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum, pro rata |
| Head of Public Engagement and Programming | May 13, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 8: Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum* |
| Research Fellow in Biocultural Heritage | May 16, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum |
| Project Assistant - 4 posts | May 19, 2025, noon | Standard Grade 4: £27,838 – £31,459 per annum |
Events Officer
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>We are seeking an enthusiastic Events Officer to oversee the delivery of commercial events and other enterprises at the Botanic Garden and Arboretum, delivered through fairs and a variety of programmes of activity at both sites.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will support the Head of Operations to maximise commercial revenue for the department and will be required to work across both sites on a regular basis. You will be self-motivated to proactively schedule, plan and deliver all fairs and commercial events. You will liaise closely with all colleagues across both sites of the Department, as well as external suppliers.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role includes a moderate amount of physical activity, including lifting and moving objects – all necessary health and safety training will be provided.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Occasional weekend and evening working is required.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to a minimum of A-level standard or equivalent.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You should have a strong background and experience of sales and events management and be a supportive, enthusiastic and well-informed communicator; with proven success in planning and delivering commercial programmes and interest in achieving sales targets.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will have cash-handling/financial experience, e.g. retail tills, electronic sales.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Experience in planning and coordinating projects is also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and the attached supporting evidence form</strong> as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form <strong>will not</strong> be considered.  </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Heidi El-Megrisi, Head of Operations. For any enquiries relating to the role, please contact Cat Warsi (recruitment@obg.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 28th April 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing Monday 19th May 2025.</div> </div>Personal Assistant to Bodleian Libraries Executive
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 5: £31,459 - £36,616 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver high-quality administrative support to one of our Executive team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Bodleian Libraries is the library service supporting the University of Oxford and is the largest academic library service in the UK and one of the largest library services in Europe. The Bodleian Libraries are also a key part of Oxford’s cultural community and lead an exciting programme of public exhibitions and events to engage communities with our collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work alongside colleagues in a busy, professional and positive team in the Clarendon Building in Oxford. You will act as the first point of contact and effectively deal with all incoming correspondence, emails and telephone calls for your Executive Member. Your role will be extremely varied from diary management and administrative support for meetings and projects to collating information and documentation for reports. From time to time, there will be the opportunity to support high-profile events such as exhibition launches.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time, permanent role working 36.5 hours per week. The role supports home working one day a week on average. To learn more about the role, please contact Georgia Binning ( <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:georgia.binning@bodleian.ox.ac.uk">georgia.binning@bodleian.ox.ac.uk</a>) directly.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About you</strong></div><br> <div>You will be a diligent senior administrator, with exceptional organisational skills, and have a keen eye for detail. You will be confident in multi-tasking and prioritising a varied and busy workload, being able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will have excellent interpersonal and office IT skills and a high standard of literacy and numeracy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through groups, networks and champions.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online before midday (BST) on Monday 28 April 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload <strong>a CV and a supporting statement (or a supporting evidence form using the template provided)</strong> as part of your online application. Your supporting statement/evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria and explain how you meet each one. <strong>CVs alone will not be considered</strong>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 8 May in person.</div> </div>Security Team Member (3 posts)
Closes: April 28, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 2: £25,381 - £26,400 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Bodleian Libraries are currently seeking to appoint three Security Team Members to join the Security team. Our team is essential to the care and security of our historic buildings and collections and plays an important part in ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations in the Weston Library, Old Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Daily duties will vary considerably to provide our customers, both Library and Commercial, with a safe and welcoming environment conducive to their particular needs.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>These are permanent, full-time posts, working 36.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service check due to safety-critical work, including responding to emergency situations.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and authority in all circumstances, the ability to interact with people at all levels in the organization and beyond and the ability to work as part of a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be observant with an eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will also be willing to work some antisocial hours including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays. The ability to complete repeated tasks and spend significant time standing and walking is also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>An industry-recognised security qualification and/or training and experience of security duties and a first aid qualification are desirable.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and the attached supporting evidence form</strong> as part of your online application. The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description. Please explain how you meet each one. Applications submitted without a CV and supporting evidence form <strong>will not</strong> be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Chair of this recruitment panel will be David Freeman, Security and Facilities manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (david.freeman@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 28 April 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 12 May 2025.</div> </div>Research Fellow, 20th Century British Drawings
Closes: April 29, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £39,749 per annum*
<div> <p></p><div><strong></strong>PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED<strong></strong></div><br> <div><strong>THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an early career researcher, at the Ashmolean Museum, based in the Department of Western Art. We are internationally renowned for our paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from about the 1200s to the present day, shown across 23 galleries with the graphic arts kept in our welcoming Print Room. The British 20th-century drawings collection includes important works by artists such as Gwen John, Augustus John, Paul Nash, and Graham Sutherland.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will research the British 20th-century drawings collection – so as to capture vital data, enrich the Ashmolean’s Online Collections, and promote access to the collections. In digitizing and documenting the collection you’ll work directly from the drawings, involving lifting and moving boxes. You’ll build research networks to deepen your knowledge and will have opportunities to share your work with academic and wider audiences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Curatorial training is a key part of this role, and you will collaborate with curators and colleagues in Western Art and across the Museum, learning especially about the care and conservation of drawings, and about interpretation and public engagement. Reporting to the Senior Curator, you will be a core member of a friendly team in a Museum that is committed to equality and values diversity.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years, working 37.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This role involves lifting and carrying boxes of drawings or albums of drawings, in accordance with manual handling training and other safety procedures. Additionally, this role also involves some use of library ladders to access boxes of drawings on higher shelves in accordance with safety procedures.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have a completed doctorate in History of Art with a special interest in British drawings.</div><br> <div>You will have a scholarly record of research publications in British art history or evidence of the potential for such publications.</div><br> <div>You will have an understanding of research methodologies in relation to museum graphic arts collections.</div><br> <div>Excellent communication and IT skills are also essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your <strong>CV and a supporting statement</strong> as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Colin Harrison, Senior Curator of European Art, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:colin.harrison@ashmus.ox.ac.uk">colin.harrison@ashmus.ox.ac.uk</a>). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments  </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 29 April 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning Monday 12 May 2025.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>* An automatic annual increment each year will be paid up to (and not including) the discretionary range within the University of Oxford’s Grade 7 salary scale.</div> </div>Employee Relations Manager
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><em>PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 2 MAY 2025.</em></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Are you an experienced HR professional with passion for and experience in change management and employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division of the University is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major department within the Bodleian Libraries with particular focus on a large-scale transformation programme in Collections Management.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This senior, fixed-term position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a prestigious institution. You’ll work closely with the Head of Collections Management, navigating complex HR matters to drive successful outcomes. Your expertise will be vital as you support strategic and operational objectives, ensuring smooth HR processes in an evolving environment.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li>Provide expert HR advice and guidance to senior leaders within the department, with a primary focus on employee relations and change.</li><br> <li>Manage a diverse caseload, resolving complex issues while adhering to University policies and employment legislation.</li><br> <li>Build strong relationships with departmental managers, offering pragmatic, solution-oriented support.</li><br> <li>Champion change management initiatives as part of the Transformation Programme in Collections Management.</li><br> <li>Advise and influence at all levels, applying sound judgement and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practices.</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>About you:</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You must be a qualified HR professional, with a CIPD Level 5 or higher, or equivalent experience. We are looking for somebody with proven expertise in Employee Relations who has significant experience in managing complex HR cases. The successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who can align HR initiatives with broader organisational objectives. You will be a proactive, confident, and solutions-driven individual, able to navigate the challenges of a dynamic environment. We are looking for strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a key HR role within a world-renowned institution, we want to hear from you!</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Your application cannot be processed without a supporting statement and CVs will not be accepted as a substitute for a supporting statement.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Friday 2 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 23 May, in person at Osney One Building (OX2 0EW).</div> </div>Evening & Weekend Reader Services Supervisor
Closes: May 2, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 - £31,459 per annum, pro rata
<div> <p></p><div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>Applications are invited for a Reader Services Supervisor (Evenings and Weekends) to work in the historic Bodleian Old Library and Radcliffe Camera in the centre of Oxford. These iconic buildings house Humanities collections in English, History, Classics, Philosophy, Theology and Reference as well as the History Faculty Library and the Bodleian’s Main Enquiry Desk.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will work at library enquiry and entry desks and provide a knowledgeable enquiry service as well as carry out a range of circulation transactions. Whilst playing a full part in reading room duties you will help supervise Library Assistants on duty.  From time to time you will take charge of the site in the absence of the Reader Services Manager (Evenings and Weekends).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a permanent part-time post, working and average of 9.63 hours per week (0.2637 FTE). The work pattern is below:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>One fixed weekday (Wednesday) 4.45pm – 9.15pm</li><br> <li>One Friday night in four 4.45pm – 9.15pm</li><br> <li>Alternate Sundays 10.45am – 7.15pm</li><br> </ul><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to A level or equivalent qualification and have experience in a library or similar environment. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise tasks and take initiative. You will have experience of instructing staff and a proven ability to perform routine library tasks with care and accuracy.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave (pro-rata)</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div><br> <br><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. All enquiries about the role or queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 2 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 23 May 2025.</div> </div>Head of Public Engagement and Programming
Closes: May 13, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 8: Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum*
<div> <p></p><div>Are you passionate about creating transformative cultural experiences? Do you have the vision and leadership skills to shape the future of public engagement in one of the most exciting museums in the UK?</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of the most innovative and stimulating University museums in the UK. Our mission is to become a welcoming space to all where stories are shared by many voices. Working collaboratively and creatively with staff, volunteers, and communities we are working to transform how our iconic collections are engaged with, both online and in the museum. In an increasingly disconnected world, we want to inspire empathy and deepen cross-cultural understanding. This pivotal role will develop and drive the Museum's public engagement strategy, ensuring our programmes are inclusive, relevant, and inspiring for diverse audiences.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Already operating at a senior level, you will bring a strong track record of programming and engagement across a cultural organisation with a clear understanding of the opportunities and challenges that this entails. We are looking for candidates with excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the museum with a highly talented team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><br> <ul><br> <li><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong>: Lead the development and implementation of the Pitt Rivers Museum’s public engagement and programming strategy ensuring alignment with our mission to inspire curiosity, learning, and connection through diverse cultural narratives. </li><br> <li><strong>Programme Development & Delivery</strong>: Oversee the planning, development and delivery of a compelling programme of engagement for diverse audiences and stakeholders. </li><br> <li><strong>Audience Engagement</strong>: Champion audience development and accessibility initiatives, ensuring programming reaches diverse groups, fosters inclusivity, and promotes learning across all ages.</li><br> <li><strong>Collaborative Partnerships</strong>: Build and nurture strong relationships with local, national, and international partners, including educational institutions, cultural organisations, and community groups. </li><br> <li><strong>Team Leadership</strong>: Manage and develop a talented and motivated team, providing clear guidance and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, excellence, and professional growth.</li><br> <li><strong>Evaluation & Impact</strong>: Lead the evaluation of public engagement activities to assess impact, relevance, and outcomes, using data and feedback to refine and improve future programmes.</li><br> </ul><br> <div>This is a full-time permanent post working 37.5 hours per week. Part-time working at a minimum 80% of the full-time equivalent hours (30 hours per week) may be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to working with children and vulnerable adults. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience or/and professional qualification or strong interest in arts and culture policy & management. You will have an established reputation for success and excellence in developing and delivering public engagement at the senior level in the cultural heritage sector at a strategic level. Proven experience of leading, developing and delivering public engagement in a cultural institution or related field is essential.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For the full details, please refer to the Selection Criteria section in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered. </div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Tuesday 13 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place in early June.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>* An automatic annual increment each year will be paid up to (and not including) the discretionary range within the University of Oxford’s Grade 8 salary scale.</div> </div>Research Fellow in Biocultural Heritage
Closes: May 16, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
<div> <p></p><div>The Pitt Rivers Museum is seeking to appoint to a 2-year Research Fellowship in Biocultural Heritage, in partnership with the School of Geography and the Environment, to foster greater collaboration in the area of biocultural research between disciplines and to unlock the potential of museum collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Fellowship builds on the recent success of the University’s cross-departmental OCHRE grouping (Oxford Collaboration in Heritage science Research and Engagement) in attracting RICHeS funding from the AHRC to invest in the research infrastructure required to conduct advanced biocultural and archaeological work. This will be an innovative, challenging and rewarding role within a research-active museum with exceptional collections.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Research Fellow will be part of an active and engaged group of researchers within the museum and in the School of Geography and the Environment and contribute to it with their own cutting-edge work. The post holder will carry out and publish independent research within the general field of biocultural heritage. The post holder will be fully supported in accessing collections and displays for research purposes, as well as access to specialist equipment held across the University as part of the OCHRE partnership.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a fixed-term for 2 years, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will hold a doctoral degree in geography or closely related discipline, with relevant research experience. Track record of research publications as well as success in funding applications, or having acted as PI or Co-I on previous successful project application is essential. Experience of museum-based research is a bonus.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>For the full details, please refer to the Selection Criteria section in the job description.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>Working for the University of Oxford brings exceptional benefits such as a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement and option to buy additional leave, family friendly benefits, and University Club gym (more information  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">here</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The University is also a strong advocate of the Charter & Concordat Commitments for the<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub/researcher-development-concordat"> Career</a><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub/researcher-development-concordat"> Development of Researchers</a>.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. Applicants should also prepare a statement on their proposed plans for research during the Fellowship (max 1000 words). CVs alone will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 16 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 2 June 2025.</div> </div>Project Assistant - 4 posts
Closes: May 19, 2025, noon; salary: Standard Grade 4: £27,838 – £31,459 per annum
<div> <p></p><div><strong>THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About the role</strong></div><br> <div>The Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum currently have over 8.5 million objects with 7,000m2 of this collection stored in ten different locations across Oxfordshire, with the remainder being stored within the Museums.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The Museums’ Collection Storage Strategy is to house the majority of the off-site collections in two purpose-built Collections and Research Centres; the Collections, Teaching and Research Centre (CTRC) in Oxford, and the Collections Storage Facility (CSF), in Swindon. The GLAM Move Project is helping to deliver this storage strategy by preparing the museums’ collections and moving them to the new stores. The CTRC is due to open in 2026 and the CSF is due to be ready in 2027.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>You will be required to work as part of a team to move museum objects and containers in a safe manner, pack, prepare and freeze collections where necessary and ensure records and locations are kept up to date. The role requires experience of handling and moving museum or historic collections with an understanding of standard requirements for record keeping and data entry.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>This is a fixed-term post for 9 months, working full time.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>The post will be based primarily in museum and warehouse-style stores across Oxfordshire and requires standing, regularly using stairs in order to access the collections, lifting objects and packed boxes of variable weights and sizes and using manual handling equipment including ladders, pallet trucks and stackers. The ability to drive a van would be an advantage, but this is not an essential part of the role.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>About You</strong></div><br> <div>You will have experience working in a museum or similar heritage site, ideally within a conservation or collections department, with the ability to handle, pack, and move complex objects and delicate artefacts. A strong understanding of health and safety protocols and risks in a museum storage environment is essential. You will be familiar with catalogue databases, professional documentation standards, and have access to your own vehicle for travel between sites. Capable of managing a busy workload, you will work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><br> <div>As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days of annual leave</li><br> <li>A comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme</li><br> <li>Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> </ul><br> <div>More information is available at  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits </a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>Diversity</strong></div><br> <div>Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div><strong>How to apply</strong></div><br> <div>You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Rosie Hughes, Project Manager, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:rosie.hughes@glam.ox.ac.uk">rosie.hughes@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).  General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk">recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk</a>).</div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Please discuss secondments with your line manager in the first instance, as you must have their agreement that you can be released for a secondment before you submit an application <a rel="nofollow" href="https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments">https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/secondments</a></div><br> <div> </div><br> <div>Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 19 May 2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 27 May 2025.</div> </div>