Job Description

About the Role

The Peter Medawar Unit Administrator is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a supporting role for a world leading research building, and who would be motivated by the opportunity to help find solutions so the building runs efficiently and effectively. A positive and flexible attitude is important, with a pro-active approach to the role. In addition, experience of administrative work in a university context and within the OUHT would be highly desirable.
The administration team that supports the building is based on Level 5 of the John Radcliffe.
This post will have close working relations with the team in order to ensure the administrative processes of the Building run smoothly. On a daily basis the Unit Administrator will liaise with the Chairman of the Building, the Laboratory Manager and the other members of the PMB management committee.

About You

To be considered for this position you should have;

Considerable experience of administrative and project management support for project delivery;

Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanour and a proactive and flexible approach to work;

High level of motivation with the ability to prioritise and drive your own work against deadlines while being respectful of other individuals responsibilities;

Evidence of knowledge in improvement schemes in Health Science, preferably with experience of compliance with government directives;

Website management skills;

Negotiation skills;

Ability to multitask including the ability to handle several complex assignments at once;

About the Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine

The Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine (NDM) is one of the largest departments of the University of Oxford and is part of the Medical Sciences Division, with responsibility for a significant part of the teaching of clinical students within the Medical School.

Benefits of working

University employees enjoy 38 days' paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Application Process

This position is available for up to three years in the first instance.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12:00 midday on Friday 23/05/2025 will be considered.