Administrative Officer

About the role

We are looking for an Administrative Officer to support the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science, a research group based in the Department of Biology. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) is an academic research group working at the interface of social and ecological systems. We work in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, practitioners, government agencies and businesses to provide approaches which address key conservation issues in every biome.

About you

You will have administrative and organisational experience, the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to deadlines, excellent spoken and written communication skills. You will be able to interact effectively with team members including senior academics, students and external partners, and with a broad range of contacts from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. You will have the ability to maintain a website, email list and social media, and to work independently, using initiative and judgement, and as a member of a team. You will also have an interest in biodiversity conservation.

You will have a varied, responsible and interesting role, entailing taking the initiative and working as part of a team. The role involves a daily engagement with students, visitors and staff working in wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability both in the UK and overseas, within a busy and supportive research environment. All staff have a key role to play in advancing an inclusive culture within their programmes, their Departments, and the University.

How to apply

Where Covid-19 has resulted in substantial disruption to your work or research outputs, please explain this by providing an additional paragraph in your supporting statement.

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

This post is full time (although applications to work at least 60% of full time are welcome) and available immediately.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 1st May 2024, interviews are likely to be scheduled for 15th May 2024.