Skoll Centre Executive Assistant

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£34,982 to £40,855 per annum (Grade 6) including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	5th November 2024
Closes:	22nd November 2024
Job Ref:	176069

Fixed-term (to 13 February 2026), full time.

The Skoll Centre, which sits within Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, has a 20-year history of equipping entrepreneurial leaders for impact within and beyond business. As the Executive Assistant to the Academic Director and Deputy Director, you will be instrumental in helping the Skoll Centre fulfil its mission. This dynamic role requires proactive operational and administrative support, ensuring smooth, high-level interactions across diverse stakeholders, both within and outside of the University.

Key responsibilities:

Provide proactive, high-quality administrative support, including diary management, meeting organisation and travel coordination.
Accompany the Academic Director and Deputy Director in stakeholder meetings, preparing follow-up documents and managing communications.
Serve as the Centre’s first point of contact, handling a range of queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Support internal and external consultants and advisors, coordinating project support as needed.

You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, a structured approach to managing multiple tasks, and the ability to prioritise effectively across varied assignments, even during busy periods. You should be a proactive problem-solver with strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in drafting documents and proofreading.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 22 November 2024 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 2 December 2024.

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