5 Worcester Street, Oxford
Head of Administration & Finance
Research Services, 5 Worcester Street , Oxford OX1 2BX
We have an exciting senior-level opportunity for an experienced business manager to lead the Administration & Finance Team within Research Services at the University of Oxford. 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 accelerating the transition to net zero to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
Research Services is one of the key professional services departments supporting Oxford's research and innovation community, with over 180 staff across our five business units. Our values include teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement, empathy, respect and trust.
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
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in our offices in central Oxford.
About the Role
The Head of Administration & Finance is responsible for the delivery of cross- cutting operational and business management support to ensure the effective running of Research Services. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and the Leadership Team, you will lead the department's strategic operational and business planning, financial management and people support services.
About You
You will bring to the role outstanding business planning and management skills as well as extensive experience of financial and personnel management and strengths in governance and operations. You will be apply your skills and experience in a large and varied service-led department and play a leading role in supporting the success and development of our people, teams and department overall.
Application Process
As part of your online application you will be required to upload a CV and a supporting statement describing your interest in the role and how you meet the selection criteria in the job description (maximum 2 pages), together with the details of two referees.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Stephen Conway, Executive Director, Research Services via [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 28 June 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Interviews will take place in Oxford in early-mid July 2024.
Contact Person : Meraj Huda Vacancy ID : 173201 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 28-Jun-2024 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 9 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : 52815 - 61198