Personal Assistant to Senior Leads of Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care Group and Cancer Research Group

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Are you ready to be part of an institution that is making a global impact? The University of Oxford, renowned as a world-class centre of excellence, is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide excellent support to the Senior Leads of Infection, Respiratory and Acute Care Group and Cancer Research Group in the Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in an inspiring and friendly environment with first class facilities, providing you with flexibility and work-life balance.

This post is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a supporting role for a department which has been one of the world’s most important primary care centres for over 20 years.

You will have considerable previous one-to-one PA experience, be highly motivated to provide proactive support at a senior level, with excellent organisational and planning skills and be able to solve problems and troubleshoot. Experience of organising and managing meetings, advanced skills in office IT systems and tact and discretion in dealing with highly confidential or sensitive matters are also essential in this role.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Lucy Curtin [email protected]

This post is offered full-time and permanent.

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online 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.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on 10th April 2024.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 22nd April 2024.

Please note: This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.