Undergraduate Studies Administrator

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

We are seeking to an Undergraduate Studies Administrator to join our friendly and established Academic Administration team to deliver a varied, complex and stimulating workstream on a permanent, full-time basis. This post presents a great opportunity to get involved in supporting a thriving academic department to achieve its vision of a workplace where all staff and students can achieve their full potential.

Reporting to the Undergraduate Studies Officer, and working closely with two other Undergraduate Studies Administrators, you will be responsible for the administration of the Mathematical Institute’s undergraduate programmes. The department has a large cohort of around 950 undergraduate students, split across four Joint Schools and two Mathematics degree programmes.

You will be an excellent communicator, take a proactive approach to work and be very well organised. You will be expected to work with minimal supervision, prioritising competing demands effectively and producing high quality work, whilst adhering to deadlines.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Please direct informal enquiries to the HR Administrator (email: recruitment@maths.ox.ac.uk), quoting vacancy reference 186321.

Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Friday, 15 May 2026 can be considered.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in person on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

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