Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) Programme Administrator

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oxford's Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) seeks a motivated Programme Administrator to join its core operations in Oxford. You will coordinate the programme's research operations, events, and day-to-day administrative workflows.

Reporting to the LASR Operations Manager, you will provide executive support to Academic Directors, service committee meetings, oversee project budgets, and lead the end-to-end delivery of workshops and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programme research operations, events and day-to-day administrative workflows.
• Provide executive support to Academic Directors and service committee meetings, oversee project budgets, and lead the end-to-end delivery of workshops and conferences.
• Lead on DPhil student administration and admissions, maintaining a reporting link to the Mathematical Institute for specialist academic administration support while remaining embedded within LASR.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and well-organised Programme Administrator to join the core operational team at the Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR). LASR is a flagship national programme operating across academia, government, and industry.

Working in a fast-moving environment, you will play a central role in coordinating the programme's research operations, events, and day-to-day administrative workflows.

Reporting to the LASR Operations Manager, you will cover a broad operational portfolio. This includes providing executive support to the Academic Directors, servicing committee meetings, overseeing project budgets, and leading the end-to-end delivery of workshops and conferences. You will also lead on DPhil student administration and admissions, maintaining a functional reporting link to the Mathematical Institute to draw on specialist academic administration support while remaining fully embedded within the core LASR team.

You will bring substantial administrative experience-ideally within higher education-and a track record of supporting complex operations or senior colleagues. Meticulous and self-motivated, you thrive in roles that require balancing a varied workload with autonomy and strong attention to detail.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, liaise effectively with external partners, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

This position is full-time and based in Oxford (split between the Tinsley Building and the Andrew Wiles Building).