OOC DTP Programme Assistant

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Oxford, ENGLAND
Deadline: 11 Jun 2024

Contract type

Fixed-term until 31 10 2024 

Hours

Full time (37.5/ 1 FTE) 

About the role

The Open-Oxford-Cambridge Arts and Humanities Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (OOC DTP) brings together the Open University, the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge to provide funding and high-quality training to doctoral students in the Arts and Humanities. Supported by strategic partnerships with the BBC World Service, the National Trust and British Telecom, the DTP aims to foster the next generation of leaders in the Arts and Humanities sector through an innovative and student-centred programme of training. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to provide short-term support to the OOC DTP team to deliver a key aspect of its training programme: the AHRC International Conference, in addition to aiding the training programme and operations of OOC DTP.

About you 

The successful candidate will have:

•         Strong organisational skills and project management experience;

•         A proven ability to work independently, to take initiative, to anticipate and plan, and to manage and prioritise own workload;

•         Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

•         Strong interpersonal skills, evidenced by the ability to build relationships that create trust and confidence and enable collaborative working.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to Jennifer Lockie, the OOC DTP Manager on [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 11 06 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting will take place 12 June 2024 and interviews will be held 21 June 2024.

Please quote Vacancy ID 173094 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity 

Contact Person: HR Officer 

Contact Email: [email protected] 



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