TORCH (The Oxford Reearch Centre in the Humanities), Radcliffe Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG
Grade 6: £29,176 - £34,804 pro rata
Contract type: Fixed Term until end of July 2022
Hours: 0.6 FTE
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About the role
TORCH (The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities) is a major University of Oxford initiative that seeks to stimulate and support research that transcends disciplinary and institutional boundaries. It has a key role in promoting Oxford humanities research internally and externally.
This role is responsible for the executive administrative management of the international collaborations of TORCH, including short-term and long-term projects, and offers the opportunity to work at the centre of TORCH.
The role will strategically oversee TORCH and the Humanities Division’s current and potential international reach and connections. The support for international engagement through TORCH is focused on supporting research engagement of the highest quality and has an inclusive and diverse reach and impact. This role would also be the key representative of Humanities international research engagement and therefore build connections and relationships with organisations beyond the University.
About you
The post offers the opportunity for very varied work across a range of skill sets in supporting a critical function of the University. You will have a good first degree and significant experience of acting as a Team manager or Office Administrator in a large complex organisation. You will have excellent communication skills, a proven ability to deliver and manage projects and events and strong numeracy skills and the ability to manage finances and understand data. Your strong decision making skills will enable you to work independently and you will have a self-motivated proactive approach.
Application Process
If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sarah Clay on sarah.clay@humanities.ox.ac.uk
You can apply via CoreHR. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
Only applications received before noon on Monday 4th October can be considered.
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 18th October.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
