Administrative Assistant

Location            

Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Contract type

Fixed-term (36 months)

Hours

Part Time 0.6 FTE

About the role

The Humanities Division at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to take responsibility for the day-to-day operations of this busy office. Working collaboratively with colleagues from across the Divisional Office and the ten faculties (departments) of the division, this is a key role which will ensure the smooth running of this friendly office.

The postholder will provide frontline support for queries from the Humanities Divisional Office, proactively assess the Divisional Office and act on any issues, and liaise with the Schwarzman Centre’s Building Operations and Facilities Management teams to ensure the smooth running of the office.

About you

You will have the ability to work proactively on your own initiative, with a range of people across a variety of activities. You will also have a strong focus on customer service and a flexible, can-do attitude.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 184643 or via this link direct to the advertisement {https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=184643}, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. 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, click the 'Apply' button above. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 2 March 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting will take place Tuesday 10 March 2026 and interviews will be held Wednesday 18 March or Thursday 19 March 2026.

Please quote Vacancy ID 184643 on all correspondence.

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