Senior Academic Administrator

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Senior Academic Administrator to join the small and friendly administrative team in this diverse academic department. The role involves leading the team responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the student-focused parts of the Faculty’s work, which are critical to the core teaching mission of the University. This challenging and fast-paced role is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate excellence and develop the knowledge and skills essential to a career in academic administration. Working collaboratively with senior academic officers of the Faculty, you will help develop, improve and implement systems and procedures. The successful candidate will be educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent and will be able to evidence strong intellectual capacities, excellent organisational skills, initiative and problem-solving abilities. The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders is essential, as is demonstrable experience of effective line management. For further details of the requirements for the role, please see the Further Particulars document. To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact Thomas Hall, Head of Administration and Finance (Thomas.hall@ames.ox.ac.uk). The post holder will be based at the Faculty’s building in Pusey Lane, in Central Oxford, and is full-time. In aiming to provide a family friendly working environment we will be happy to discuss with shortlisted applicants opportunities for flexibility in working arrangements. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post. Your application will not be considered without a supporting statement. The post is permanent. Only applications received before 12:00 midday 28th June 2023 will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held between mid-July.