Project Administrator

About the role

The post holder will provide PA, administrative and financial support to the Hypersonics Group working with the Hypersonics Research Manager. This will include complex diary management, full travel arrangements and ensuing day-to-day organisation of items of business for the Chair of Hypersonics and the Hypersonics Group, working closely with the colleagues within the Group and the Department.

About you

The post holder will also assume responsibility for the administration of designated research projects, specifically in relation to financial and operational management. This will include preparing financial reports to meet funder requirements; reviewing expenditure on projects to ensure they are eligible; and updating project budgets to understand recruitment and expenditure needs. Other roles will include purchasing and arranging and participating in meetings and events with partners, funders, and stakeholders. The post holder will ensure projects are delivered successfully to budget, and administrative aspects are completed to the satisfaction of the department and funder. It is essential that the post holder has well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

In addition, the postholder will be a key contact who will fully understand grant terms and conditions in detail when processing requisitions and expense requests while ensuring that compliance is observed

How to apply

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system and should include the covering letter/supporting statement (describing how you meet the criteria), a CV, and names of two academic references.

The position is a full-time fixed term post available for 3 years.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Tuesday 25 March 2025. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Kathryn Scott:  kathryn.scott@eng.ox.ac.uk

Further information can be found by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

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

The University of Oxford is committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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