Job Description

Grade 5: 31,459 - 36,616 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of 1,500 per annum

Permanent, full time (36.5 hours per week)

The Entrepreneurship Centre at Said Business School is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Centre Administrator to support the operational excellence of a fast-paced, innovative department. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Centre at a time of ambitious growth and play a key role in delivering programmes and initiatives that support entrepreneurial pathways for Oxford Said and University of Oxford students and alumni.

As Centre Administrator, you will work across the Centre's diverse portfolio of activities, from flagship events like the Oxford Said Entrepreneurship Forum to year-long programmes such as the Oxford Seed Fund. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries, assist in planning and running events (both online and in-person), provide administrative support to the team and maintain key systems including our CRM platform (Salesforce).

Key responsibilities:
Act as the first point of contact for the Centre, providing outstanding customer service. Coordinate logistics for events and programmes, including booking spaces, arranging catering and managing attendee communications. Support live and virtual delivery of events by checking in participants, guiding attendees and moderating online platforms. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team, including diary management, meeting coordination and document preparation. Maintain accurate records and reporting using Salesforce.
You will be highly organised and detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have experience managing administrative processes, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines, both independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach are essential, along with a proactive attitude and willingness to support a wide range of tasks.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

At Said Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays Hybrid working Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme Discounted bus travel Subsidised onsite catering Cycle loan scheme Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

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The closing date for applications is 22 July 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 7 August 2025.

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