Programme Administrator – Fellowships and Programmes (Executive Programmes)

Location

Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

About the Blavatnik School of Government 

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. 

What we offer 

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff.  

On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. 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
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely) 

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. 

About the Role 

We are seeking to appoint a Programme Administrator to support the Blavatnik School of Government’s Executive Fellowships and Visitors programmes. 

The Programme Administrator role offers an exciting opportunity to support the School’s mission by providing thoughtful, effective support to the Fellowships function, including helping to shape impactful visits for our senior Executive Fellows. This role would suit somebody who enjoys the ownership of projects, building warm relationships, and working on a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment.  

You will lead on the administrative and logistical arrangements for our fellowship programmes and visitorship programme; and provide excellent customer service, from the initial contact in the admissions phase, through to support during pre-arrival and arrival of senior visitors, and delivery of the different elements of the fellowships programmes. 

In addition, you will contribute to the delivery of executive programmes and other emerging initiatives. They will assist with the planning, preparation, and execution of both online and in-person programme activities. 

About You 

You will need excellent organisational and team working skills with a flexible can-do approach, self-motivation, resilience, and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities.  

The Programme Administrator will be the first point of contact for senior members of the School. A keen interest in the work of the School, along with excellent interpersonal skills, including a welcoming and positive attitude, and the ability to act with tact and discretion are therefore essential. 

Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, a strong organisational and numeracy skills, and a keen eye for details are also essential. 

Application process 

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

The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 11 August 2025

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