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Project Administrator – Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity (HASC)

Salary

£34,982-£40,855 per annum

Closing date

Jul 25, 2025 12:00PM

Description

About the role
 
The University of Oxford’s Department of Engineering Science is recruiting a motivated and organised Project Administrator (0.4 FTE) to support the Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity (HASC) – a major national programme advancing future telecommunications.
Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will coordinate key project activities, support reporting processes, assist with information management, event organisation, liaise with stakeholders, and help ensure the project runs efficiently.
You will have strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support in a fast-paced research environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant research programme within one of the world’s leading universities.
 
As Project Support Officer for the Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity (HASC), you will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of a major national research initiative. You will coordinate project activities, maintain accurate documentation, assist with financial administration, organise events, and act as a key liaison between academic and industry partners. Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will help ensure that the project runs smoothly and meets its objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and innovative research environment within one of the world's leading universities.
 
About you
 
You are a proactive and organised support officer with experience in providing high-quality support within complex organisations. You have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
You are confident working both independently and as part of a team, with experience coordinating project activities, maintaining accurate records, and supporting events. Familiarity with financial administration processes and stakeholder liaison would be an advantage.
You are committed to delivering excellent service and supporting the success of research projects in a collaborative environment.
 
What we offer
 
At the university of Oxford your happiness and wellbeing at work is important to us. We have a number of generous benefits including 38 days' annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and fixed closure days), generous pension schemes and free access to the Oxford colleges. The other benefits include:
  • Travel - We have several travel schemes available for staff which promote sustainable modes of transport.
  • Family friendly benefits - We aim to be a family-friendly employer and offer a range of flexible working options. We have some of the most generous family leave provision in the Higher Education sector.  
  • Sports – We have several schemes to help you stay fit and healthy, including discounted membership of the university sports centre on the Iffley Road
  • Personal and professional development - We actively encourage all staff to participate in planning their personal and professional development and provide a broad range of opportunities to enable them to reach their full potential.
  • University club - All staff are entitled to free membership of the University Club. It offers social and hospitality facilities, a small gym and exercise classes.
  • Staff discounts - University staff can access shopping discounts in several ways; by purchasing a TOTUM card, by showing an employee pass in selected local stores, or online by using any of the listed discount codes
  • Childcare services - We offer excellent childcare services including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at other local private nurseries.
 
How to apply
 
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.
 
The position is a part-time fixed-term post at 0.4 FTE, available until 31st March 2026.
 
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 25 July 2025. 
 
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Anthony Reece-Thompson:
anthony.reece-thompson@eng.ox.ac.uk 
 
Further information can be found at http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/jobs/home
 
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.


Contact name

Anthony Reece-Thompson

Contact email

anthony.reece-thompson@eng.ox.ac.uk

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