University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a complex and stimulating organisation, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence in research and teaching. It employs over 10,000 staff and has a student population of over 21,000. The University, including the colleges and Oxford University Press, is the largest employer in Oxford and the second largest in Oxfordshire, injecting £750 million annually into the regional economy. Most staff are directly appointed and managed by one of the University’s 130 departments or other units within a highly devolved operational structure - this includes 5,900 ‘academic-related’ staff (postgraduate research, computing, senior library, and administrative staff) and 2,820 ‘support’ staff (including clerical, library, technical, and manual staff). There are also over 1,600 academic staff (professors, readers, lecturers), whose appointments are in the main overseen by a combination of broader divisional and local faculty board/departmental structures. Academics are generally all also employed by one of the 38 constituent colleges of the University as well as by the central University itself. In 2010-11, total University income was £919.6m. Oxford is one of Europe's most innovative and entrepreneurial universities: income from external research grants and contracts. In 2010-11 41% (£376.7m) of total income was derived from external research sponsors, and more than 60 spin-off companies have been created. Specialties Research, Teaching, Learning
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Graduate Funding Assistant
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
Provides administrative support for graduate funding, studentships, and financial processes while ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division are looking to recruit a full-time Graduate Funding Assistant, who will assist with graduate funding processes within the Division. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for two years with a six-month probationary period. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantial experience of graduate funding administration and to develop a career in university administration in one of the UK’s leading universities. The Graduate Funding Assistant (GFA) provides high-quality administrative support for graduate funding and day-to-day financial administration of studentships within the MPLS Division. The postholder will ensure efficient processes, in accordance with University regulations, financial controls and external stakeholder requirements to maintain compliance and a positive student experience. Acting as the first point of contact for administrative and academic colleagues, the role involves advising on processes and policies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting studentship allocation and delivery. The Graduate Funding Assistant (GFA) will be a member of the Graduate Office headed by the Head of Graduate Policy and Administration. The GFA will report to the MPLS Graduate Funding Officer, and will be involved fully in graduate funding administration for the Division.The postholder will require: strong quantitative and Excel skills; an ability to deliver administrative processes, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient, accurate execution of tasks and adherence to relevant policies procedures or regulations, both in a graduate studies and a financial context; the ability to take responsibility for planning their own tasks and contribute to short-term projects; a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information; and the capacity to communicate effectively with a wide-range of stakeholders, considering the audience to ensure clear and precise communication. The postholder will be expected to apply a practical understanding of procedures to identify and swiftly resolve administrative matters, using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling multiple demands. They will need to be a fast learner, have proficient keyboard and word processing skills, be a good communicator and an excellent team player. Full training on the relevant systems and on regulations, policies and procedures will be provided. The post is offered at Grade 5 on the University salary scale, with a salary range of £32,108 - £37,338. This is a fixed-term position for two years and is offered on a full-time basis.
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Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
Supports the preservation, cataloguing, and digital management of modern archive collections while completing a funded postgraduate qualification in archives and records management.About the roleArchives & Modern Manuscripts is part of the Bodleian Libraries and cares for outstanding modern archive collections, including an increasing volume of born-digital material. You will join a supportive team while undertaking a unique combination of practical training and postgraduate study. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in digital archives through a structured traineeship. Working with contemporary archives, you will contribute to web archiving, digital preservation, metadata creation and cataloguing, while supporting projects involving born-digital collections. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will study towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management at Aberystwyth University, with course fees fully funded. This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week for 23 months. An afternoon of each week may be dedicated to studies during work-time, plus four additional full study days, but it is expected that the postholder will supplement this with study in their own time to succeed. This role is aimed at new entrants to the sector. Applicants who already have, or are studying towards, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree related to Archives / Curation / Galleries / Heritage / Information Management / Librarianship / Museum Studies; or who have already completed a traineeship, or otherwise accumulated more than six months of work experience, in one of the above areas will not be considered. Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to work involving handling highly valuable or sensitive items. About YouYou will be looking to begin a career in digital archives and heritage, with a genuine interest in preserving and providing access to late twentieth and twenty-first century collections. You will hold an undergraduate degree with significant coverage of subject areas relevant to the Bodleian Libraries' modern archive collections, ideally including STEM subjects, politics, international relations, contemporary history, music or Slavic languages. You will have excellent communication, analytical and IT skills, be able to manage competing priorities including postgraduate study, and enjoy working collaboratively while delivering excellent customer service with discretion and professionalism. What We OfferAs 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 of annual leave• A comprehensive range of childcare services• Family leave schemes• Cycle loan scheme• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Posted today
Graduate Funding Assistant
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
Provides administrative support for graduate funding, studentships, and financial processes while ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.The Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division are looking to recruit a full-time Graduate Funding Assistant, who will assist with graduate funding processes within the Division. This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for two years with a six-month probationary period. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain substantial experience of graduate funding administration and to develop a career in university administration in one of the UK’s leading universities. The Graduate Funding Assistant (GFA) provides high-quality administrative support for graduate funding and day-to-day financial administration of studentships within the MPLS Division. The postholder will ensure efficient processes, in accordance with University regulations, financial controls and external stakeholder requirements to maintain compliance and a positive student experience. Acting as the first point of contact for administrative and academic colleagues, the role involves advising on processes and policies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting studentship allocation and delivery. The Graduate Funding Assistant (GFA) will be a member of the Graduate Office headed by the Head of Graduate Policy and Administration. The GFA will report to the MPLS Graduate Funding Officer, and will be involved fully in graduate funding administration for the Division.The postholder will require: strong quantitative and Excel skills; an ability to deliver administrative processes, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient, accurate execution of tasks and adherence to relevant policies procedures or regulations, both in a graduate studies and a financial context; the ability to take responsibility for planning their own tasks and contribute to short-term projects; a high level of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information; and the capacity to communicate effectively with a wide-range of stakeholders, considering the audience to ensure clear and precise communication. The postholder will be expected to apply a practical understanding of procedures to identify and swiftly resolve administrative matters, using initiative to make considered judgements when juggling multiple demands. They will need to be a fast learner, have proficient keyboard and word processing skills, be a good communicator and an excellent team player. Full training on the relevant systems and on regulations, policies and procedures will be provided. The post is offered at Grade 5 on the University salary scale, with a salary range of £32,108 - £37,338. This is a fixed-term position for two years and is offered on a full-time basis.
Posted today
Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist
University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
Supports the preservation, cataloguing, and digital management of modern archive collections while completing a funded postgraduate qualification in archives and records management.About the roleArchives & Modern Manuscripts is part of the Bodleian Libraries and cares for outstanding modern archive collections, including an increasing volume of born-digital material. You will join a supportive team while undertaking a unique combination of practical training and postgraduate study. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in digital archives through a structured traineeship. Working with contemporary archives, you will contribute to web archiving, digital preservation, metadata creation and cataloguing, while supporting projects involving born-digital collections. Alongside your day-to-day work, you will study towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management at Aberystwyth University, with course fees fully funded. This is a full-time, fixed-term position, working 36.5 hours per week for 23 months. An afternoon of each week may be dedicated to studies during work-time, plus four additional full study days, but it is expected that the postholder will supplement this with study in their own time to succeed. This role is aimed at new entrants to the sector. Applicants who already have, or are studying towards, an undergraduate or postgraduate degree related to Archives / Curation / Galleries / Heritage / Information Management / Librarianship / Museum Studies; or who have already completed a traineeship, or otherwise accumulated more than six months of work experience, in one of the above areas will not be considered. Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to work involving handling highly valuable or sensitive items. About YouYou will be looking to begin a career in digital archives and heritage, with a genuine interest in preserving and providing access to late twentieth and twenty-first century collections. You will hold an undergraduate degree with significant coverage of subject areas relevant to the Bodleian Libraries' modern archive collections, ideally including STEM subjects, politics, international relations, contemporary history, music or Slavic languages. You will have excellent communication, analytical and IT skills, be able to manage competing priorities including postgraduate study, and enjoy working collaboratively while delivering excellent customer service with discretion and professionalism. What We OfferAs 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 of annual leave• A comprehensive range of childcare services• Family leave schemes• Cycle loan scheme• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
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