Administrative Assistant (Refugee-Led Research Hub)

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ODID seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) with day-to-day administration, travel, HR, contracts, and systems. The role requires a highly organized and proactive candidate with excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills to work across global offices and programmes, ensuring efficient operations and reliable support.

The position is full-time, 36.5 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 August 2027 (with potential extension subject to funding).

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support within busy environments.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with digital tools to organise work and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support for day-to-day operations and coordination across the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH).
• Coordinate travel, human resources, contracts, and organisational systems in collaboration with ODID colleagues worldwide.
• Help maintain accurate records and ensure timely, high-quality support to staff.

Job description

UK date and time: 11-September-2026 00:57

Administrative Assistant (Refugee-Led Research Hub)

Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB

The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant who will be working within the Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH).

As RLRH continues to grow and strengthen its operations and organisational systems, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day administration and coordination of operational activities across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues across RLRH's global offices and programmes, the postholder will act as a key administrative focal point, supporting operational coordination, travel, human resources, contracts, and organisational systems. They will help ensure administrative processes are delivered efficiently, records are maintained accurately, and colleagues receive timely, high-quality support. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the Director of Operations and Strategy and the wider Operations and Strategy pillar, the postholder will contribute to maintaining and improving the systems and processes that underpin RLRH’s continued growth and effective functioning.

The position is offered full time Full-time 36.5 hours per week (Part-time working is considered, with a minimum of 29.12 hours per week) and Fixed-term until 31 August 2027 (with possibility of extension subject to further funding).

The successful candidate will have experience of providing high-quality administrative support within a busy and fast-paced environment, preferably within higher education, the charity sector, research, or another complex, multi-stakeholder setting. They will also strong IT skills and confidence in using digital tools to organise work, manage information, and improve efficiency.

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are essential for this role.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 21 September 2026 can be considered.