Question 1

What are the main responsibilities of the Operations Assistant role?

Accepted Answer

The Operations Assistant supports the Faculty Office team at the University of Oxford's Faculty of English Language and Literature. Key duties include maintaining faculty membership and mailing lists , administering the graduate travel grant scheme , assisting with event organisation , and supporting the Communications Officer with video subtitling, editing, and website updates. Explore more administrative positions in higher education.

Question 2

What qualifications and skills are required for this position?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need experience in an office environment , strong IT skills , excellent organisational skills , and attention to detail . You must work independently and confidently interact with students , academics , and visitors in a team setting. Review essential skills for higher ed admin jobs to prepare your application.

Question 3

How do I apply for the Operations Assistant vacancy?

Accepted Answer

Applications must be submitted online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk using Vacancy ID 185921 . Upload your CV and a supporting statement addressing selection criteria with examples. Provide two referees. For tips, check our free resume template and cover letter template . Quote the Vacancy ID in correspondence.

Question 4

What is the salary, contract duration, and working hours?

Accepted Answer

Salary is Grade 4: £28,437 - £32,108 per annum (pro rata) . This is a part-time (14.6 hours / 0.4 FTE) fixed-term maternity cover post until 30 June 2027 or the substantive postholder's return. Hours are across 4 mornings per week, primarily on-site. See admin job salaries for comparisons.

Question 5

What is the location and application deadline?

Accepted Answer

The role is based at The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford , with mainly on-site work and occasional remote flexibility. The closing date is 12:00 noon on 24 April 2026 . Interviews to follow shortly. Direct enquiries to recruitment@ell.ox.ac.uk . Browse University of Oxford jobs .

Question 6

Is this a maternity cover position and what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this Operations Assistant role is fixed-term maternity cover for the substantive postholder. It ends on the earliest of 30 June 2027, their return, resignation, or new hire. Ideal for gaining experience in University of Oxford administration ; view similar higher ed admin opportunities .

Operations Assistant

University of Oxford

The Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Woodstock Road, Oxford

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