Sub Department Administration Officer

Particle Physics Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physics is hiring a Sub Department Administration Officer to support the administrative functions of Theoretical Physics. This full-time role is based in Oxford and involves multitasking and providing PA support. The position offers hybrid working options, with an excellent salary package and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Comprehensive childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator/PA required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to embrace modern technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration service to Theoretical Physics.
• Support the Head of Theoretical Physics.
• Interact with departmental members and handle finance.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sub Department Administration Officer Beecroft Building, Parks Road, Oxford

The Department of Physics is seeking to appoint a Sub Department Administration Officer to work within the Sub-Department of Theoretical Physics, based in the Beecroft Building, Parks Road, Oxford.

The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and smooth-running administration service to Theoretical Physics and close support to the Head of the Sub-Department. It encompasses responsibilities as PA to the Head of Theoretical Physics, general and student administration, personnel and finance.

The postholder will interact with members of Theoretical Physics, the wider Physics Department and the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division.

We are looking for an experienced administrator/PA with solid administration and excellent oral and written communication skills. The ability to multitask and having a ‘can do’ attitude are vital for this role. You should be prepared to undertake whatever tasks arise. Experience of Microsoft Office software is essential as is a willingness to embrace developing modern technology.

This is a full-time and permanent position (Hybrid working one day from home will be considered).

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 4 July 2025 can be considered.

You will be required to upload a CV, supporting statement and details of two referees as part of your online application.

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:

• 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
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  
  

Contact Person : Recruitment Team Vacancy ID : 180264 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 04-Jul-2025 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 6 Contact Email : [e-mail] Salary (£) : Grade 6 £34, 982 - £40, 855 per annum Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize 180264 - SDA - JD - 2025 281.7 Return to Search Results Apply Now