Apprentice Events, Communications and Administration Assistant in Oxford

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Events, Communications and Administration Assistant at the Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics. As an Apprentice Events, Communications and Administration Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the Department. You will gain hands-on experience across administration, events and communications, helping to organise departmental events, create and update communications, provide administrative support, and welcome visitors.

Working closely with the administrative team, Communications Officer and other Professional Services colleagues, you will support a wide range of staff, students and visitors in a busy, professional and collaborative university environment. Alongside your practical experience, you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, developing the skills and knowledge needed for a career in university administration.

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon and Witney College, where you will complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship qualification. For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics department in Parks Road, Oxford. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend Abingdon and Witney College one day a week. In total, it will take 18-24 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and Training Provider throughout.

You will be passionate about starting your career in Events and Communication and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Regardless of your prior qualifications, Abingdon and Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.

Our apprentices are never on their own; you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career. You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact us. The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on 10 August 2026; only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website before this time will be considered. Interviews will be taking place week commencing 01 September 2026. To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.