Project Administrator, Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy

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.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• 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 hybrid
• About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, to work with world-leading academics on globally impactful research projects. The Project Administrator will support a new research initiative: the Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy (OxCTP). This is a variable hours contract (5-10 hours per week).

Reporting to the Directors of the OxCTP, you will provide important administrative support for research, events and projects. You will also work closely with the Directors, as well as the School’s Research Support and the Communications, and Events teams, to ensure the smooth running of project activities and implementation of logistical arrangements and follow-up activities.

You will have strong problem-solving, communication, team-work and diplomatic skills. 

This position is part time (estimated 5-10 hours per week) and fixed term for one year, with the possibility to extend subject to external funding.

About You

You are required to have a proven track record of effective administration, ideally in  research, a higher education institution or compelling evidence of the capacity to develop such skills. You should also have demonstrable project management skills with the ability to deliver a programme of activity on time and on budget.

Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders, as well as coordinating meetings, events and workshops would also be essential.

Application Process

Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK Time) on 28 April 25.

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