IT Officer

Location: Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX1 6GG and other locations within Oxford

About the role

Are you passionate about technology and eager to contribute to the advancement of the humanities? The Humanities Division’s shared IT service is seeking a dedicated and innovative IT Officer to join our dynamic team, soon to be based in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford. This state-of-the-art facility, set to open in 2025, will be a hub for academic excellence, cultural engagement, and cutting-edge research.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in IT and a passion for the humanities, we invite you to apply and be part of this exciting journey. Join us in shaping the future of humanities education and research at one of the world’s leading universities.

As our IT Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Division’s mission by ensuring the seamless operation of our digital infrastructure. You will work closely with faculty, staff, and students to provide technical support, manage IT systems, and implement new technologies that enhance our educational and research capabilities.

About you

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to be someone who strives for excellence and enjoys providing high quality customer service, whilst also ensuring what you deliver is completed in a safe way. You will have great communication skills, and be confident in the ability to communicate to members of the public, students and academic staff with courtesy and politeness. You will also have a positive attitude with a flexible and adaptable approach to your work, and be comfortable when priorities suddenly need to change .

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 174210 or via this link direct to the advertisement, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Tuesday 20^th August 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to place the following week and interviews held the week commencing 2^nd September.

Please quote Vacancy ID 174210 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Contact Person: HR Officer

Contact Email: hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk

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