Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW
About the role
You will join the Bodleian Libraries’ Open Access Payments Team, helping researchers navigate the payment processes that support open access publishing. You will provide first-line helpdesk support, process Article Processing Charge (APC) and Book Processing Charge (BPC) applications and invoices, and work with colleagues to maintain an accurate, responsive service.
You will manage payment requests and purchase orders, check compliance with funder and publisher policies, maintain records and statistics, and liaise with researchers, University colleagues and publishers. You will also help identify improvements to administrative and technical workflows.
This is a permanent, full-time post, working 36.5 hours per week. Remote working is available, with an expectation of working on site two days per week, subject to service requirements.
About You
You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, collate statistics and enter data efficiently. You will be a confident written and verbal communicator, able to work effectively with colleagues across the University and external organisations.
You will be organised, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will have experience using common software applications, be willing to learn specialist systems and exercise discretion when handling confidential information. Administrative experience, familiarity with financial systems or knowledge of open access practices would be advantageous.
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:
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk .
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Open Access Payments Senior Assistant in Oxford employer: University of Oxford
The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where finance professionals can thrive. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, along with generous benefits such as 38 days of annual leave and a robust family leave scheme, employees are supported in both their professional and personal lives. This role not only provides the opportunity to influence strategic financial decisions within a world-renowned department but also fosters continuous growth and development in a vibrant academic community.
