Academic Programme and Events Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Rothermere American Institute, 1a South Parks Road, Oxford. OX1 3UB 

This post is to cover the absence of the substantive post holder, who will shortly be taking a period of maternity leave. 

We are seeking a professional, friendly and highly organised individual to join the RAI’s professional services team as Academic Programme and Events Officer. 

About the role

The RAI is Oxford’s centre for the study of the United States and its place in the world. Every year we host a programme of more than 100 events which attract leading scholars and public figures from across the world. We have a lively and welcoming academic community made up of a small administration team plus Oxford post holders, early career researchers, graduate students, librarians, and visiting fellows. 

In this role you will be at the centre of this activity and play a key part in making it all happen. You will lead on the planning and implementation of all RAI events and communications and on the administration of our academic programme. You will also assist with general administration related to the running of the RAI. 

About you

You will have events management and communications experience and will be expected to utilise a range of communications skills, in particular but not exclusively digital communication, in order to promote the activities of the Institute. You should be flexible and have the ability to work well in a team environment as well as having the competence and confidence to work independently. A positive and proactive attitude is imperative. You will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and written skills, warm and welcoming manner, and the ability to motivate and lead other people in relation to events. 

What We Offer

We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees, which is reflected in the range of benefits we provide:

• 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 

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the 'Apply' button above, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found. 

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. You will be asked to provide two referees. 

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

Only applications received by midday on 16 October 2024 can be considered. Interviews are expected to be held on 31 October 2024.

Please quote Vacancy ID 175551 on all correspondence.

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