Sub-Departmental Administration Officer

Location: Condensed Matter Physics, Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory Building, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU

Salary: Grade 6: £34,982 -£40,855 per annum

Applications are invited for a Sub-Departmental Administration Officer.

The Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a Sub-Department Administration Officer to work within the Sub-Department of Condensed Matter Physics.

This is a full-time and permanent position.

This post will require the successful applicant to work on site full-time (option to consider one day a week working from home).

The postholder will interact with members of Condensed Matter Physics, the wider Physics Department and the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division. The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and smooth-running administration service to Condensed Matter Physics and close support to the Head of the Sub-Department. This is a broad-ranging role that requires the post-holder to deal with academics, research staff, students, senior leaders from other departments or institutions and junior visitors.

We are looking for an experienced administrator/PA with solid administration and excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to multitask and having a ‘can do’ attitude are vital for this role. You should be prepared to undertake whatever tasks arise. Experience of Microsoft Office software is essential as is a willingness to embrace developing modern technology.

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

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 9th June 2025 can be considered.  Interviews will be held 19th and 20th June 2025.

You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.

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