Senior Administrator - Oxford, United Kingdom - University of Oxford

University of Oxford

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence.

Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the IT Services Department as a Senior Administrator working. This position is open to hybrid working (min. 2 days in the office).

IT Services is a key department that ensures that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing IT facilities it requires to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration.

We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.

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:

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

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

About the Role

You will concentrate on five important activities within IT Services: senior administration duties, human resource management, staff development, relationship management with the University Estates Services and overall estates management, along with overseeing the department's internal and external communications.

You will be a valid member of the IT Services Senior Management Team (SMT) with responsibility for the strategic direction and development of the department.

Senior administration covers a wide range of activities to ensure the smooth running of the department, including line management of the HR and Office manager, and communications team and financial management of associated budgets and leading on department-wide projects.

About You
You will have experience managing several functions in a complex working environment, along with excellent people management experience.

You will have experience with identifying, designing and, delivering learning and development interventions across a department with a proven ability to lead and encourage a team-based approach.

You will have experience in estates management for an individual unit including space planning and allocation, and managing utility budgets.

You will have some experience in digital communications, from simple internal communication methods to communication campaigns.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be confident in your ability to engage with members of the University at all levels, including experience in overseeing a communications strategy or campaign.

Application Process
Interviews will take place on W/C 13 February.