Administrative Assistant

University of Oxford

Administrative Assistant

£26638

University of Oxford, New Osney, Oxford

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e7145f4e1aad4bc79303cf3b709eff63

Full Job Description

This is a part-time (0.5FTE) office-based role 5 mornings per week with no scope for remote or hybrid working. Responsible for acting as the first point of contact for queries and providing administrative support to the Finance Division. The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic. The Finance Division supports the academic, research and administrative community at the University providing sound financial advice and timely information with a range of support services including financial operations, financial reporting, financial support and professional services. 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
  • A welcoming and diverse community
  • About the Role Reporting to the Deputy Head of Administration, you will be joining a small administrative team as the first point of contact for queries from members of the wider Finance Division. You will respond to and resolve straight forward queries and redirect more complex queries to other members of the team as appropriate. Queries may be received either in person or by email. You will be responsible for the general tidiness and organisation of the office and kitchen spaces including ensuring good availability of milk and other supplies. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. You will be based in the Oxford University Press (OUP) offices in Great Clarendon Street, Oxford for 5 mornings per week. There is no scope for remote or hybrid working.

    You should have some experience of customer service with the ability to work as part of a team in an office environment. You should have the ability to use your own initiative and be able to communicate effectively either to resolve straight forward issues or to escalate more complex queries. You should also have experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and a range of other systems and platforms, ensuring attention to detail at all times.