Undergraduate Studies Officer

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6GG 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic administrator wishing to develop their career in examination and teaching administration to join our Education team as an Undergraduate Studies Officer. 

Our undergraduates always study philosophy in conjunction with at least one other subject, across eight possible joint degree programmes. 

You will be responsible for providing exemplary programme support for all undergraduate students in philosophy. You will line manage the Education Support Officer, who will assist you in your work, and work closely with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to administer the Faculty’s undergraduate teaching and examination. You will act as Secretary to the Philosophy Undergraduate Studies Committee, will represent the Faculty at regular Joint Schools Committee meetings with academic and administrative colleagues in our partner departments and faculties, and will coordinate complex processes relating to examination and assessment. You will work closely with fellow members of the Education team and the wider professional services team, as well as with key Faculty members and fellow academic administrators in other departments and faculties.  

We are looking for a candidate with substantial experience of complex academic administration tasks, previous line management experience and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people and with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player but have the ability to be self-motivated and work independently.  

This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.

For more information about the role please view the further particulars below. 

If you think you have what we are looking for please apply following the guidance below.

Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 21 August 2026. In person interviews are expected to take place week commencing 14 September 2026.

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