Personal Assistant to the Director of the GO-PRECISE Consortium

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support the Director of a prestigious research consortium. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with academic and administrative stakeholders while managing a dynamic office environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional administrative and project management skills, along with a proactive approach to handling tasks and priorities. With a focus on employee wellbeing, the organization provides a range of benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for supporting impactful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Membership to Social Clubs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in administrative roles with proven diary management skills.
• Strong IT proficiency and financial management capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the office of the Director and liaise with various stakeholders.
• Support project communication and collaboration across teams.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Diary Management

Travel Coordination

Attention to Detail

Discretion with Confidential Information

Education

A Level Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Financials

Job description

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Personal Assistant to the Director of the GO-PRECISE Consortium, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b147f98e5712

Job Views: 4

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Personal Assistant to join the GO-PRECISE Consortium within the Department of Oncology. This is a unique opportunity to support Professor Sarah Blagden, managing her office and liaising with academic, administrative, and external stakeholders. The role also involves supporting the GSK Project Manager in facilitating communication and collaboration across the consortium, department, and US-based partners. This pivotal role requires exceptional administrative and project management skills, along with a proactive and flexible approach to ensure tasks are effectively coordinated. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential. This full-time, fixed-term post runs until 31st December 2027, based at the Old Road Campus Research Building, Oxford. An early start date would be preferable for this role.

About You

You will be educated to A Level with extensive relevant experience, proven diary management, travel coordination, and administrative skills. Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office), financial management, and organisational skills are essential. Attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and discretion with confidential information are key. Experience in University research, clinical, or hospital settings is desirable, along with familiarity with research reporting systems, financial platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials), and event organisation.

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:

1. An excellent contributory pension scheme
2. 38 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
3. A comprehensive range of childcare services
4. Family leave schemes
5. Cycle loan scheme
6. Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
7. Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

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