Job Description

The Department of Experimental Psychology has an exciting opportunity for an Human Resources Assistant to join our friendly Professional Services Team in a new, permanent post.

This role is permanent, full-time (36.5 hours per week). Part-time will be considered, with a minimum of 0.8 FTE. The role is based within the Life and Mind Building with flexibility to work from home for up to 40% of time once established in post.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of a broad range of recruitment and HR administration as well as providing administrative support to HR colleagues. The role is busy and varied and will include liaison with employees, managers, applicants and visitors to the Department. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities for personal and professional development.

About the department

The Department of Experimental Psychology is a large, internationally recognised department with a high volume of academic activity and a fast-paced, research-driven culture. The department has recently moved to its new home in The Life and Mind building. This exciting development provides exceptional research and teaching facilities along with space for public engagement and outreach. It also offers renewed commitment to work across disciplinary boundaries to further knowledge across the psychological and biological sciences and to solve major global challenges.

About you

You will have GCSE (grade 4-9) level English and Maths, or equivalent, as well as excellent organisational and administrative skills. You will also have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, as well as the ability to produce accurate and detailed work within deadlines. The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, to build effective working relationship with colleagues and to handle confidential information appropriately are also essential for this role.

Application and interview process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement addressing the selection criteria, your CV, and the contact details of two referees as part of your application. The supporting statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective supporting statement. Your application will not be processed if you do not include both a CV and a supporting statement.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 12 January 2026 and only applications received by this date will be considered.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. We are committed to equality and valuing diversity.