Administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Department of Experimental Psychology hosts a number of current world-leading research groups and continues to be among the top-ranked Psychology departments worldwide. It includes over 30 research groups with upwards of 400 undergraduates, graduate students and researchers.

Currently located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, we will be moving to the new, purpose-built Life and Mind Building ( Home | The Life and Mind Building (ox.ac.uk) a multidisciplinary research and teaching facility due to open in 2024.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-organised and pro-active Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for the four Associate Heads of Department (Personnel, People & Culture, Research, and Education) and the Head of Administration and Finance (HAF), as well as general office duties. The post is full-time, fixed term for 3 years.

**What We Offer**

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
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a flexible approach who enjoys working as part of a team, and would be an ideal step for someone wishing to develop their career within University administration. Supporting the Head of Administration and Finance, you will be managing a busy diary and mailbox, updating website and intranet content, and providing support as needed to the wider administration team. You will also be working with the People and Culture Committee to support various projects including the Department’s Athena Swan Award.

**About You**

**Application Process**

Interviews will take place during week commencing 23 January 2023 and will be face to face.



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