Hybrid Research Planning Assistant

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

Family leave scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Commuting options

Social, cultural & sports clubs

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Research Planning Assistant to join the Research Strategy and Policy Unit in Research Services. This varied role provides experience in research fund administration, committee support, web editing and office management, and supports the John Fell Fund Committee.

You will manage a busy workload with discretion and initiative, using IT and numeracy skills for financial administration. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience organizing and managing a busy workload with minimal supervision.
• Diplomatic approach with tact, discretion and initiative.
• Excellent IT skills and strong numeracy with financial administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Research Planning Lead as Secretary to the University’s Research and Innovation Committee and the Research Planning Coordinator for the John Fell Fund Committee.
• Perform team administrator duties: website editing, maintaining SharePoint sites, and financial administration.
• Support team meetings and office logistics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Discretion and tact

IT skills

Numeracy

Financial administration

Tools

SharePoint

Web editing

Job description

The University of Oxford is seeking an experienced Research Planning Assistant to join the Research Strategy and Policy Unit in Research Services. This varied role provides experience in research fund administration, committee support, web editing and office management, and supports the John Fell Fund Committee.

You will manage a busy workload with discretion and initiative, using IT and numeracy skills for financial administration. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available.