Administrative Assistant to the Climate Research Forum

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a part-time Administrator for its Climate Research Forum. The role involves coordinating meetings, managing records, and supporting finance administration. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication and IT skills. This position is fixed term until December 2027 and offers benefits including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are necessary.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and events for the Climate Research Forum.
• Manage records, documentation, and correspondence.
• Support basic finance and grants administration duties.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Collaborative approach

Interest in climate change

Job description

Smith School, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY The Climate Research Forum (CRF), hosted within the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme at the University of Oxford's Smith School for Enterprise and the Environment, is seeking an Administrator to support its interdisciplinary work at the intersection of climate science and law. Established in 2023, the CRF brings together climate scientists, legal experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to strengthen evidence‑based climate governance and climate litigation, with a strong commitment to amplifying voices from regions most affected by climate change.

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Coordinate meetings and events, manage records and documentation, prepare agendas and minutes, draft correspondence, and act as a first point of contact for enquiries.
• Support basic finance and grants administration, including invoicing, contracts, and monitoring reporting deadlines.

Qualifications and skills

• Organised, detail‑oriented, able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, good IT skills, collaborative approach.
• Interest in climate change or interdisciplinary research (desirable).

This role is offered on a part‑time basis (21.9 hours/60% FTE) and is fixed term until 31 December 2027.

Benefits

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans.