Office Manager & PA to the ORI Director
Salary
Grade 6: £34,982 - £40,855 per annum (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)
Closing date
Jun 23, 2025 12:00PM
Description
The Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI), Department of Engineering Science is a world leading research Institute and the only institute in the UK that specialises in large-scale mobile autonomous robots - both indoors and outdoors.
We are looking for a self-motivated Office Manager and Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and PA support to the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI). This is a pivotal position at the hub of the ORI. Working in an exciting, dynamic research environment you will be expected to co-ordinate the administrative responsibilities of the Director, as well as take primary responsibility for ORI general office administration.
Working with the Administrator you will define and lead key administrative duties to a high professional standard. You will also supervise the ORI Administrative Assistant.
We’re seeking an individual with a good general level of education. You will be expected to be able to manage your own workload and to work with minimum instruction in a fast-moving environment. You should have experience of managing administrative processes or customer facing work, with a strong professional outlook. You will also have experience of diary management, including making complex travel arrangements and organising events.
Informal enquiries can be sent to timea.thorpe@eng.ox.ac.uk.
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
Only applications received before midday on the 23rd June 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a cover letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact name
Timea Thorpe
Contact email
timea.thorpe@eng.ox.ac.uk