Talent Acquisition Administrator

OXB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading viral vector CDMO in Oxford is seeking a Talent Acquisition Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves coordinating recruitment activities, managing talent acquisition processes, and supporting HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience in recruitment, good knowledge of employment law, and strong English communication skills. Join us in making a life-changing difference every day.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards packages

Wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Supportive, inclusive culture

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Good administrative experience in talent acquisition/recruitment environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration and scheduling.
• Administer offer letters and employment contracts.
• Resolve talent acquisition queries as first point of contact.

Skills

Administrative experience

Knowledge of employment law

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

English communication skills

French language skills

Pro-active mindset

Education

Good secondary education including GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location:

Oxford, GB

Company: oxfordbiom

Join Us in Changing Lives

At OXB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on a mission to enable life-changing therapies to reach patients around the world—and we’re looking for passionate individuals who embody our core values every day: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, and Respectful.

We’re currently recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Administrator to join our HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Oxford. In this role, you will provide a comprehensive HR and recruitment administration service across all aspects of Talent Acquisition, playing a key part in advancing our mission and making a real difference.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews
• Administer offer letters, employment contracts, and background checks
• Act as the first point of contact for all ad hoc talent acquisition queries and resolve as many as possible without referral
• Advise managers and employees on company policies and procedures to ensure understanding and compliance
• Maintain the talent acquisition ATS and candidate tracker with all recruitment activity details
• Support the coordination and administration of induction and onboarding programs
• Review and improve recruitment materials and templates to attract the best candidate pool

We are looking for:

• Good secondary education, including GCSE Maths and English
• Good administrative experience, ideally in a talent acquisition/recruitment environment
• Practical knowledge of employment law related to recruitment and selection
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with high-volume recruitment practices
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills
• French language skills are an advantage
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Pro-active mindset

About Us:

OXB is a quality and innovation-led viral vector CDMO with a mission to enable clients to deliver life-changing therapies worldwide. With over 25 years of experience in viral vectors, we are pioneers in cell and gene therapy, supporting the development and manufacturing of lentivirus, AAV, and adenoviral vectors from early-stage to commercialisation. Our capabilities are backed by robust quality systems, analytical methods, and regulatory expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive total rewards packages
• Wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• State-of-the-art labs and manufacturing facilities
• A company that lives its values: Responsible, Responsive, Resilient, Respectful

We want you to feel inspired every day. At OXB, we’re future-focused and growing fast. We succeed together—through passion, commitment, and teamwork.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Collaborate. Contribute. Change lives.