Administrator

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Radcliffe Science Library in Oxford is seeking a part-time Communications and Events Assistant to support the Wellbeing Programme. You will document activities across print and digital channels, assist with events, and handle day-to-day admin under supervision.

The role is on-site, 14.6 hours per week, with flexible scheduling across two or three days and a fixed-term contract to 31 July 2027. Prior experience in communications is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications across print and digital channels.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and administrative abilities; proficient with Word/Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support wellbeing, outreach and engagement activities.
• Document and promote activities across physical and digital channels.
• Provide administrative support for events and other activities; manage workload.

Skills

Communications

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

UK date and time: 10-September-2026 20:48

Radcliffe Science Library, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QP

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.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

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

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 [e-mail] .