Administrative Assistant (Institute for New Economic Thinking)

Administrative Assistant (Institute for New Economic Thinking) Oxford, England

University of Oxford
Full Time Oxford, England 24715 - 28131 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About the Blavatnik School of Government
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners.
What we offer
The Blavatnik School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Jericho. In term time, we host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers (usually 2-3 each week) – all of which that are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a Halloween event to which children of staff are invited and Christmas and summer parties for all staff.
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
  • 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
  • Opportunities for hybrid working.
More information about working at the Blavatnik School of Government can be found on our jobs page.
About the role
The Blavatnik School of Government is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the team at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School (INET Oxford).
Based within the INET Oxford research centre in the Manor Road Building, the Administrative Assistant will be a key member of the INET Oxford Administration Team, supporting the Institute with general office and administrative duties, support for Institute events, and assistance to team members. The post-holder will also provide diary management, administrative and secretarial support to the Institute’s Executive Director, Professor Eric Beinhocker. Duties will include; dealing with a wide range of matters (sometimes confidential or sensitive) and exercising judgement about the course of action required, organising travel, meetings and events and financial reporting and expenses.
The contract is fixed-term until 31 December 2025 (with the possibility of extension).
About you
The successful candidate will have outstanding prioritisation and organisational skills, with the ability to work on a variety of tasks at the same time whilst maintaining high standards and accuracy. They should have strong evidence of tact, discretion and sound judgement when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A high standard of numeracy, excellent team working skills and a self-starting, flexible, can-do attitude, are also essential.
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 26 June 2023.

Administrative Assistant (Institute for New Economic Thinking)
University of Oxford

www.ox.ac.uk
Oxford, United Kingdom
Christopher Francis Patten
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
College / University
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