Personal Assistant to the Director of Research

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Oxford seeks a Personal Assistant to support the Director of Research within the renowned Nuffield Department. This part-time role involves managing the director's busy schedule, handling travel logistics, and drafting essential documents. Ideal candidates are organised with strong attention to detail, ready to contribute to a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in diary management and audio/touch typing is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to deadlines is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage the diary of Professor Dustin, handling travel arrangements.
• Prepare and circulate papers, agendas, and minutes.
• Draft briefing notes as necessary.

Skills

Diary Management

Attention to Detail

Audio Typing

Event Organising

Education

A-Level or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle Financials

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Personal Assistant to the Director of Research, Oxford

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University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, Roosevelt Drive, Headington, Oxford OX3 7FY.

179782 – Personal Assistant to the Director of Research

Department: NDORMS

Grade 5: Salary in the range of £31,459-£36,616 per annum (pro rata)

This is a part-time (50% FTE), fixed-term position for 3 years.

Are you an enthusiastic and organised individual? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a varied support role within a research environment? If so, we are looking for a Personal Assistant to the Director of Research, to join the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, within the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford.

Professor Michael Dustin holds the prestigious Kennedy Trust chair in molecular immunology and is a senior research fellow at Harris Manchester College.

You will manage the diary of Professor Dustin, using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling the demands placed on the schedule, making complex travel arrangements for UK and international travel, including making arrangements for visas where necessary, and prepare and circulate papers, agendas, minutes, and draft briefing notes as appropriate.

You should be educated to A-Level standard, or have equivalent experience, with the ability to draft correspondence and produce well-presented reports. Experience of diary management and proficiency in audio/touch typing are required. Attention to detail and high accuracy are essential, as is the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to deadlines. Experience of using financial information systems (e.g., Oracle Financials) and event organising is desirable.