Faculty of Classics, Ioannou Centre for Classical & Byzantine Studies 66, St. Giles', Oxford, OX1 3LU
The Faculty of Classics seeks to appoint a APGRD Archive Administration Assistant. The Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama (APGRD) is a major international research project, which was founded in October 1996. The project seeks to trace the history of the performance and reception of Greek and Roman texts from antiquity to the modern day. This is a 0.4 FTE post reporting to the Director and working closely with, and under guidance from, the APGRD's Archivist.
About the role
The post holder's role will be to provide support to the day-to-day running of the APGRD, particularly in relation to the administration of the APGRD's public events. They will also help to administer visitor access to the archive collections, and help maintain the APGRD's website, producing newsletters, and developing its social media presence. They will also share some responsibility for maintaining the databases and the physical archive collections, as well as assist in the preparation of publications and research outputs when appropriate.
The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative and possess good attention to detail and organisational skills. They will preferably have previous experience of working in higher education or the heritage sector, good IT skills and be capable and confident in dealing with a wide range of individuals, including students, academics and external visitors.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days' annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please ensure that your supporting statement explicitly explains how you fulfil the selection criteria detailed in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 21st February 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week and interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 18 March 2025.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford.
Contact Person : Farishta M Naderi - HR Administrator Vacancy ID : 177858 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 21-Feb-2025 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 5 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : £31,459 - £36,616 p.a. pro rata