Taught Postgraduate Degrees Officer

Location: Faculty of History, George Street, Oxford (OX1 2RL). From the date the Humanities Division relocates, the role will be based at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford           

About the role

We are delighted to announce the recruitment for a full-time, permanent, Taught Postgraduate Degrees Officer - one of three new roles within our Academic Administration team at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of History, currently based on George Street, Oxford (OX1 2RL). From the date the Humanities Division relocates, the role will be based at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford https://www.schwarzmancentre.ox.ac.uk.

This expansion reflects a considered and strategic development, reflecting the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation and providing outstanding support to our academic community. These new positions offer a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking team where your ideas and contributions will truly matter. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting both students and academics, helping to shape the future of academic administration within the Faculty of History.

The role

The Taught Postgraduate Degrees Officer is responsible for the management of the Faculty’s 250 PGT students progression processes, including examination administration, across 6 taught postgraduate courses. The role provides expert advice and administration on matters related to PGT courses and students including support to the Academic Administration Manager, Education Manager and Director of Graduate Studies.

About you

You will be educated to A-level standard or equivalent with experience in administration, preferably in higher education or a similar field, have a flexible approach to work, with a friendly ‘can do’ attitude and a dedication to providing excellent customer service to all, and have demonstrable ability to work constructively and enthusiastically as part of a team. Experience of administering to Taught Postgraduate Students would be desirable.

Application process

Queries about the post should be addressed to Vicky Anderton, Education Manager (vicky.anderton@history.ox.ac.uk). All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision.

As part of the online application process, you should provide a supporting statement setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees.

Only applications submitted online and received before noon Monday 21st July 2025 will be considered.

The interviews will take place on Thursday 31st July 2025.

Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates on the status of your application via the same means.

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