Administrator, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME)

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint an Institute Administrator, who will play a leadership role in the management of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (IBME), Department of Engineering Science. The Administrator will take responsibility for operational, administrative, financial and practical aspects of the IBME, and helping forge and support its strategic objectives. The aims of the Institute are to provide a world-leading environment and facilities for cross-disciplinary biomedical engineering research, and to promote collaborations between engineers, clinicians and biomedical scientists that result in translatable innovations in diagnosis and therapy. 

The Administrator is required to be proactive and innovative in ensuring the sustainability and growth of the Institute, and to anticipate and manage the effect of changes within the Institute and across the University, by developing and implementing strategic and operational priorities. This position is offered full-time on a permanent basis, with the expectation to work on site most of the week.

About You

You should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience, with evidence of strong intellectual, analytical and numerical skills. Experience of working at a strategic level in a complex environment is essential, as well as demonstrable problem-solving skills combined with the ability to generate practical and effective solutions. You should also have experience of resource management, including budgeting and planning in a complex financial environment, as well as a strong understanding of financial and HR IT systems, including experience using such systems, ideally Oracle Financials and CORE, and strong Excel skills.

What We Offer 

Your happiness and well-being at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

The University also runs a large number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Constantin Coussios (constantin.coussios@eng.ox.ac.uk).  

For more information about working at the Department, click the 'Apply' button above.

Only online applications received before midday on 9 September 2024 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.  Interviews are expected to take place on 30 September 2024.

The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

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