We are looking to appoint an Academic Officer to join our small and friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to play an integral part in the effective running of a busy, professional office.
The Academic Officer undertakes a broad range of tasks which contribute to the smooth functioning of the College’s academic administration. There are three key elements to the role:
Working hours: 35 hours per week, normally between 9.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid one-hour lunch break.
There may be some flexibility for the postholder to start earlier or later in order to travel to the College in this role; however, you will need to have a flexible approach to working hours on occasion in order to support some activities that are held outside these times.
In such cases, where overtime has been approved in advance, time off in lieu may be taken.
Our excellent benefits include membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS), which is a contributory scheme, free medical insurance (which is assessable as a taxable benefit), 30 days’ holiday per year (excluding bank holidays), free car parking, cycle-to-work and electric car schemes and loans for the purchase of seasonal travel passes.
The College has a gym, which is free to use for staff, and there are a number of organised activities such as yoga and circuit training that are also free for staff. Meals in College are provided free of charge when on duty.
For further information and to apply, please visit the Merton College website.
Closing date: 9.00am on 8th August 2025.
Interview date: w/c 18th August 2025.
The College is committed to promoting diversity and would therefore particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as well as other under-represented groups.
Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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