Research Administrator

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Fixed-term (three years), full time (36.5 hours per week)

We are looking for an experienced and approachable Research Administrator to join the Research Office at Saïd Business School. This role provides essential administrative support to the School’s vibrant research community and plays an important part in enabling research excellence. 

This role will support the post-award administration of a portfolio of the School’s research centres, initiatives and projects. Working within a developing matrix structure, the post-holder will collaborate closely with the Research and Impact Facilitator and colleagues across the wider Research Office, Faculty Services teams and the University.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide timely administrative support across a wide range of research processes, prioritising tasks and resolving day-to-day issues effectively.
• Organise research-related activities including meetings, conferences and workshops.
• Arrange travel and visitor logistics, including complex travel and visa arrangements.
• Support the preparation of research reports, presentations, grant documentation and project materials.
• Maintain financial records and monitor project expenditures in line with grant terms and conditions.

You will have proven experience in administrative support, ideally within a research or academic environment, along with excellent organisational and time management skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. You will demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels. 

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 12.00 noon. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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Contact Person: Jodika Patel

Contact Email: vacancies@sbs.ox.ac.uk

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