Academic Officer

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Merton College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, with excellent organisation skills to contribute to the smooth functioning of the College’s academic administration.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Tutor, Academic Registrar and colleagues across the College, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of academic administration and student services. The role is varied and includes responding to enquiries, coordinating academic processes, maintaining student records and databases, supporting admissions activity, and helping to ensure the smooth running of the Academic Office throughout the year.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, managing a range of responsibilities, and providing a high standard of service to students, academic staff and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be:

• highly organised, accurate and able to manage competing priorities;
• an excellent communicator, both in writing and in person;
• confident dealing with a wide range of people in a professional and helpful manner;
• able to work with discretion and attention to detail;
• comfortable learning new systems and processes;
• able to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

Previous experience in higher education would be an advantage but is not essential.

Benefits

Membership of the OSPS pension scheme, free medical insurance (taxable benefit), 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), free meals on duty, use of on-site gym and sports facilities, cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes, and free car parking.

How to Apply

The duties and skills required are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.

Those wishing to apply for this post should complete the online application and email the following documents as a single PDF document to vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button in the named format ‘Last Name First Name Application’:

• a CV no longer than three typed sides of A4, which should include the names and contact details of two referees.
• a covering letter outlining motivation for applying and detailing how their skills, experience and qualifications equip them for this role with reference to the selection criteria;

Please put your last name and ‘Academic Officer’ in the subject line of the e mail.

The deadline for candidates to submit any queries in relation to these Further Particulars is 09:00 am on Thursday, 3 September 2026. Any enquiries related to these Further Particulars should be directed in the first instance to the HR team at vacancies@merton.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

The interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday, 24 (afternoon) and/or Friday, 25 September 2026. 

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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