Personal Assistant to the Sustainable Law Programme Director

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support impactful work at the intersection of law, finance, and sustainability. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with an Associate Professor and engage with various stakeholders. The position emphasizes strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to build effective relationships. With a commitment to employee well-being, the institution provides an excellent pension scheme, generous leave, and childcare services, making it an attractive workplace for dedicated professionals.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

38 Days Annual Leave

Childcare Services

Family Leave Schemes

Cycle Loan Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Season Ticket Travel Loans

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organized individual with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support Dr. Thom Wetzer in various administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University and external partners.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Discretion

Sound Judgment

Relationship Building

Job description

Job Description

The Smith School, School of Geography and the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY, is seeking a proactive and highly organized Personal Assistant to support Dr. Thom Wetzer, Associate Professor of Law and Finance and Director of the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme. You will work closely with colleagues across the University, as well as external partners from academia, government, and industry. Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels are essential. This is a unique opportunity to support impactful work at the intersection of law, finance, and sustainability.

This post is fixed-term until 31 December 2027 and is offered on a full-time basis.

What We Offer

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

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

All applications must include a CV and Supporting Statement/Cover Letter.