Job Description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Communications and Events Administrator in the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR).

You will be located within the Communication and Events Team in DPIR, and you will assist the team with a wide variety of tasks across internal and external communications, which will provide excellent training for a wide-variety of communications-related roles across the University in both colleges and other departments. This will include assisting with the planning and organisation of events, (including high profile lectures, alumni events, celebratory events and internal events), responding to a wide range of enquiries from both internal and external contacts, assisting with website and social media activities, and delivering communications support to the rest of the team, as well as to the wider Department.

About the apprenticeship

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon and Witney College where you will complete a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Department of Politics and International Relations. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon and Witney College. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend the college 1 day a week over a 10-week period.

In total, it will take 18 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.

Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk.

About you

You will be passionate about starting your career in Communications and Events and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

To complete the level 3 apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Regardless of your prior qualifications, Abingdon and Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

What we offer

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team, and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual's unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

You will receive 38 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University's annual apprenticeship awards.

Contact us and apply

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

Bev Cousins - Recruiting Manager - bev.cousins@politics.ox.ac.uk Jane Phipps - Abingdon and Witney College - jane.phipps@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is

11:59pm on Wednesday 8th October 2025

, only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website before this closing date will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place during the w/c 5th November 2025.

To apply for this apprenticeship, please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.

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DPIR is currently working toward its submission to achieve Bronze Athena Swan status.