Job Description

Oxford Lifelong Learning in the Department for Continuing Education is seeking to appoint an administrative officer working in the area of Research Ethics and Postgraduate Programme support.

About the role

The role will be responsible for supporting postgraduate research work across the department, with areas of responsibility divided across research ethics, postgraduate programme support and research development. The role will support the Departmental Research Ethics Committee (DREC) Chair and manage the relevant committee business. This role will also oversee the Postgraduate (PGR)/Graduate School administrative team, as well as attending and contributing to relevant departmental committees, and liaising with other University committees as needed. The role will also provide some support and cover for the Research Development Manager on research-related business.

This is a full-time position, available on a permanent contract.

About you

You will have experience of overseeing staff and administrative processes, managing projects and/or events. Although experience of working in the area of university administration might be an advantage (as would an understanding of ethics and research integrity), applications from experienced administrators from other sectors wishing to acquire new skills in a new environment would be welcome.

You will need excellent time management and communication skills and experience of conveying detailed and complex policies and procedures to a variety of audiences. You might have experience of working on committees and/or boards alongside an ability to prepare well-presented reports in a timely manner and to communicate confidently working in support of senior members of staff. You will have experience of working confidentially, with the ability to exercise an appropriate level of discretion. You will need a good level of numeracy, with experience producing and evaluating data. A high level of accuracy as well as an ability to manage a varied workload will also be essential to this role.

About us

The Department provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University's rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford's world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.

Colleagues uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days' annual leave

A comprehensive range of childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

To make informal enquiries about the post, please contact recruitment@conted.ox.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 15 January 2026.

Interviews will take place during week commencing 26 January 2026.

Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.