Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB.
The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Finance Officer who will be working within the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH).
The postholder will act as a key operational focal point for finance-related matters, working across the University of Oxford (as the host institution) and RLRH’s collaborating partner institutions, and coordinating closely with the ODID Finance team on financial processes, reporting, and compliance requirements. The role supports the coordination of financial information across multiple systems and organisations, ensuring accurate budget tracking, timely reporting, and adherence to relevant financial procedures and funder requirements.
It is expected that the postholder will work from RLRH’s headquarters office at the University of Oxford for an average of four days per week alongside RLRH and RSC colleagues.
The position is offered full-time and fixed-term until 30 September 2028
The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant field (e.g. finance, accounting, business administration) or equivalent professional experience, with evidence of relevant financial training or interest in pursuing a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. They will also have experience in a finance or financial administration role, preferably within higher education, the charity sector, research, or another complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are essential for this role.
At ODID, we embrace and cherish our differences and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity, and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify, and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Please note that only the CV and supporting statement will be considered; any other documents uploaded will not be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process.
For more on what it's like to work at RLRH, browse the application guide at: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHJprpYfvs/rpnKywVmoV9M4YVBZbm-lA/view?utm_content=DAHJprpYfvs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1f7f3b307a .
For more information about the organisation and our programmes, please visit https://refugeeledresearch.org/.
Only applications received before 12 noon on Wednesday, 03 June 2026 can be considered.