Administrative Assistant

Location: Beecroft Building, Parks Road. Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will usually be required to work on-site.

Applications are invited for an Administrative Assistant position at the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, one of six sub-departments within the Department of Physics. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the life of a world-leading theoretical physics community. Working closely with the Sub-Department Administrator, you will provide essential support across a wide range of academic and administrative activities, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Centre. 

A key aspect of the role will be leading the Centre’s busy visitor programme, supporting seminar speakers, visiting students, interns, and long-term academic visitors from around the world. You will be the first point of contact for many visitors and will contribute to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and highly professional environment. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to an intellectually stimulating academic setting dedicated to advancing understanding of the fundamental laws of nature. The post holder will be based onsite in the Beecroft Building, Oxford with occasional working on Saturdays. 

You will be a highly organised and adaptable individual with the ability to manage a varied workload efficiently. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will also have strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Experience of administrative work, including handling enquiries, organising travel, and supporting events, is desirable.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. 

This is a part-time post (18.25 hours per week), fixed term for 12 months.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October 2026. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Contact Person: Recruitment Team

Contact Email: recruitment@physics.ox.ac.uk 

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