Senior Research Administrator

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£35,681 to £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum: Grade 6
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	30th June 2026
Closes:	21st July 2026
Job Ref:	187272

Saïd Business School, Park End Street, Oxford

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Fixed-term (three years), full time (37.5 hours per week)

Saïd Business School is seeking a proactive and highly organised Senior Research Administrator to join our Research Office, supporting the newly established Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied AI – an exciting collaboration driving cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business and society.

As Senior Research Administrator, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across a wide range of activities, including research projects, grants, finance, ethics, events and stakeholder engagement. You’ll balance immediate priorities with longer-term projects while working collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues across the University.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting research grant applications and post-award administration
Coordinating recruitment for research staff and research participants
Organising meetings, seminars, workshops and outreach events
Monitoring project budgets and supporting financial reporting
Preparing professional reports, correspondence and research documentation

You will have substantial experience in research administration or project management within a higher education environment. You will also have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities and meet multiple deadlines. Additionally, you will possess strong numerical and IT skills, including experience using spreadsheets and a range of digital systems, alongside exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality documentation.

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, click the 'Apply' button above.

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 21 July 2026 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely take place between Thursday 13 and Tuesday 18 August 2026. Please note, this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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