We are seeking to appoint a Programme Administrative Assistant to join the team providing key administrative and financial management support across the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship Programme portfolio; The Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship Programme and the African-India-Oxford AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme which supports faculty from institutions in Africa and India. Together, these programmes deliver cutting-edge AI training, research opportunities, and cohort-based development experiences to fellows across diverse scientific disciplines. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong administrative and finance experience to make a significant contribution to the successful delivery and ongoing development of these high-profile multi-million-pound Schmidt Futures funded initiatives.
You will have relevant experience in administration and finance, working to deadlines with attention to detail and accuracy. You will possess excellent IT, organisational and communication skills with an interest in process improvement and a strong team ethic.
Fixed-term - 3 years Part-time (0.6 FTE equivalent to 21.9 hours per week) Grade 5: £32,108-£37,338 per annum (with a discretionary range to £40,514 per annum), inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting, What We Offer We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, including those under-represented within higher education. No applicant or members of staff shall be unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 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 scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
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Programme Administrative Assistant, Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme 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.
