Finance and Research Grants Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oxford’s School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA) Team as a Finance and Research Grants Officer on a full-time and three-year fixed term contract basis.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Finance and Research Grants Manager, the Finance and Research Grants Officer will manage a range of financial administrative activities in accordance with University financial controls. They will undertake transactional work across a range of modules in Oracle, compile financial reports for stakeholders and provide sound advice regarding financial processes and controls. The role includes financial administration of OSGA’s research and departmental grant portfolio. As part of a small team, the post holder will also be required to provide more general finance support and cover for colleagues as appropriate.

About You:

The post is very varied and stimulating, hence it will suit an individual who enjoys being part of a busy office in an environment of competing priorities. Applications are welcome from candidates with previous experience in finance administration, who are able to demonstrate a sufficient level of computer literacy, good communication skills and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate, independent work with little supervision.

Application process: 

When applying to this position, you will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement addressing how you meet each of the selection criteria, as listed in the job description. Further details on how to apply can be found on the University website: For OSGA websites- please include direct link to the application process (or tab “APPLY NOW”): my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=170389 Informal enquiries are welcome: please email [email protected] . Any queries or matters that are not referred to in the job description/further particulars will be passed to the Finance and Research Grants Manager. Please quote the vacancy reference 170389 in all your correspondence.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 22nd April 2024. Applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.

Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 2nd May 2024.

What we offer:

 As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan and scheme and electric or ultra-low emission vehicle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

A job share arrangement on a 50:50 FTE basis (2 x 18.25 hours per week) will be considered for two suitable candidates.

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a current expectation of at least 50% on-site work. The OSGA Professional Services offices are located in Oxford city centre, surrounded by its stunning architecture, history and culture.

Internal notes:

For OSGA websites- please include direct link to the application process (or tab “APPLY NOW”): my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.display_form?p_company=10&p_internal_external=E&p_display_in_irish=N&p_process_type=&p_applicant_no=&p_form_profile_detail=&p_display_apply_ind=Y&p_refresh_search=Y&p_recruitment_id=170389