Administrator

Hours: Part time, 14.6 hours per week (40% FTE)

Contract type: Fixed-term until 31 July 2027

About the Role

The Radcliffe Science Library is the University of Oxford’s main science library and supports the teaching and learning needs of the University’s science community. As part of the Bodleian Libraries, it provides a wide range of services and runs a wellbeing programme featuring events and activities throughout the year.

You will support the Radcliffe Science Library’s wellbeing, outreach and engagement activities while backfilling duties of a subject librarian who is leading the Wellbeing Programme. You will promote and document activities across physical and digital channels, provide administrative support for events and other activities, and manage and prioritise your day-to-day workload under the general direction of your line manager.

The role is based on-site at the Radcliffe Science Library because it includes physical activities such as putting up posters, taking photographs, setting up rooms and moving furniture for events. There is flexibility in the working pattern, and the 14.6 weekly hours may be worked over two or three days of the successful candidate’s choosing, with the majority of hours worked during business hours.

This is a fixed-term post until 31 July 2027, working part time for 14.6 hours per week.

About You

You will have demonstrable experience of communications activities across print and digital channels, together with excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders. You will bring strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint, and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template

as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Rachel Scanlon, Subject Librarian Physical and Applied Sciences, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (rachel.scanlon@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Wednesday 16 September 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 28 September 2026.

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