HR Assistant

As HR Assistant for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVMed), you will play a key role in administering the Division’s HR operations. As a core member of our friendly team of HR professionals, you will be responsible for supporting the effective delivery of HR services within one of the University of Oxford’s leading research divisions.

In this role you will have the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels, both within the department and beyond, including academic and research staff, students, staff within the University offices, and hospital staff. As an important member of our HR team, your responsibilities will include acting as the first point of contact for routine HR queries from employees, managers, and external contacts. You will also support the HR Officer with recruitment administration, including editing job descriptions, placing adverts, and preparing shortlisting packs.

About you

You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), and possess the ability to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes verbally and in writing. Experience of relevant administrative work, alongside awareness of immigration and right to work procedures, and the capacity to convey discretion when dealing with confidential information are also essential. Experience of working with an electronic HR system and experience of academic/general administration within a Higher Education or related environment will be an advantage.

Applications for this vacancy must be submitted online. You will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the selection criteria for the role.

Please note that only applications received before midday on April 21st 2026 can be considered.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in early May 2026 – date to be confirmed.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or member of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Sponsorship and Right to Work

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa Certificate of Sponsorship under current UK and Immigration legislation. Therefore, the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine will not be able to sponsor individuals for their visa application. We welcome applications from all, but before applying, please review if you have other options to independently obtain the right to work in the UK.

The University of Oxford offers an attractive range of competitive benefits available to all staff for both work and personal life - https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

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