Research Excellence Framework Officer

Location: Humanities Divisional Office, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford. OX2 6GG

Contract type: Fixed-term until 31 December 2028

Hours: Full time (part time considered, minimum 0.8 FTE)

About the role

The Humanities REF Officer is a pivotal role in the Humanities Division’s preparations for Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 and will work closely with the REF Project Manager to provide specialist administrative support for the Humanities Division’s REF submission, ensuring that relevant information is made available, collected and reported in a timely manner. 

The postholder will be expected to organise their work in collaboration with the rest of the divisional REF team, to bring their knowledge and experience to support our administrative systems, and to play a full part in supporting all aspects of the Division’s submission to REF 2029. 

About you

You will need to build strong relationships with academic and professional service staff across the faculties of the Division. You will be required to develop and maintain specialist knowledge and excellent understanding of REF processes and procedures and develop confidence to advise senior academic colleagues on the rules, as well as on the most appropriate and efficient way to execute REF-related tasks. 

You will hold experience of working in administration, have a keen attention to detail as well as strong organisational and numerical skills, coupled with the ability to develop expertise using computerised systems such as Symplectic Elements.

You will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to working successfully in a team, as well as the ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online viathe above 'Apply' button, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to tim.davies@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting will take place the following week and interviews will be held in the week commencing 18 February 2026.

Please quote Vacancy ID 179674 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Contact Person: Tim Davies (REF Project Manager)

Contact Email: tim.davies@humanities.ox.ac.uk

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