Programmes Officer (Teaching Support)

Whilst the role is a grade 5 (£31,459- £36,616 per annum) position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 4 (£27,838 - £31,459 per annum) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at the interview or appointment, where appropriate.

About the Blavatnik School of Government 

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. 

What we offer 

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween event, and Christmas and summer parties. 

Benefits: 

• An excellent contributory pension scheme#
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Opportunities for remote working. 

More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. 

About The Role 

The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an organised and conscientious Programmes Officer to ensure that our Faculty’s teaching is supported by excellent, timely and innovative learning resources. You will be a member of the Programmes team, which provides administrative support to the delivery of the School’s graduate degree programmes, currently the Master’s in Public Policy, MSc in Public Policy Research, and the DPhil in Public Policy. 

Reporting to the Academic Planning Manager, you will work to deliver the Blavatnik School of Government’s degree programmes. Your responsibility will include organising the digital learning platforms and teaching resources that underpin our degrees and for supporting teaching faculty and guest lecturers. 

Whilst the role is a grade 5 (£31,459- £36,616 per annum) position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at grade 4 (£27,838 - £31,459 per annum) with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. 

This post is fixed-term until 31 December 2026   

About You 

This role requires the post holder to perform sometimes complex administrative coordination in a deadline-controlled environment. In this role, there is a strong emphasis on attention to detail and on working with a wide range of people, within and beyond the School, to produce a high standard of learning resources. 

You should have excellent customer service and communication skills, with a flexible can-do approach and a willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the team. 

You will be a self-starter, with a systematic, thorough and well-organised approach to work and the ability to work on your own initiative. Strong IT and good numeracy skills are also essential. 

Application process 

Upload a covering letter/supporting statement, your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. 

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon (UK time) on Monday 2 December 2024. 

We anticipate holding interviews on 11 December 2024.

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