Administrative Assistant - Job Share

Location: Oxford, OX3 6GG

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to understanding the relationship between emerging technologies and society.

We are looking to recruit a permanent, part-time Administrative Assistant to work on site at the Schwarzmann Centre, 2 fixed days per week on Thursdays and Fridays (0.40 FTE).

This role forms part of a shared administrative provision, working closely with a colleague in a parallel post who works Monday to Wednesday. The two roles cover a largely aligned portfolio of duties and play a key role within the Governance and Resource team. The role will provide administrative support across a wide range of areas within the department, including finance, facilities, health and safety and events support and work closely with teams leads within the administration and with colleagues across the department to provide this support. 

This role will suit an individual who enjoys being part of a busy collaborative office and working in an environment of changing priorities.

The post-holder will be a visible member of the team and will:

• Be flexible and proactive
• Have a demonstrable commitment to outstanding service
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Have the ability to work effectively independently
• Act in a professional, effective and efficient manner

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Duncan Passey – duncan.passey@oii.ox.ac.uk. Full details of the role including person specifications are found in the Job Description provided.

You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.

Interviews will be held in person at the Schwarzmann Centre on Thursday 3 September 2026 and the planned start date of the role will be from Thursday 1 October 2026.

Only applications received before 12noon UK time on 12 August 2026 will be considered. 

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