"Governance Administrator"

Governance Administrator

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Salary: £32,108 - £37,338 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Governance Administrator to join the Education Policy Support (EPS) team on a permanent basis. We are a small central department of the Academic Administration Division at the University of Oxford, responsible for delivering robust education governance, policy development, student casework, and effective quality review informed by student data-driven insights. By connecting central teams, divisions, and departments, EPS advances policy, drives continuous improvement, and supports delivery of the University’s education mission across governance, planning, and change management. It facilitates better decision-making and strategic change at the University.

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

EPS is looking for a Governance Administrator to be a key member of the team, responsible for supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the department. This will include being responsible for governance and casework-related administration; maintaining our online policy and regulations; and coordinating departmental activities.

The post-holder will be a key interface with a range of internal contacts, in particular with those in University Departments and Colleges. They will need to build strong relationships across the different parts of the University in order to manage and coordinate complex meeting and other arrangements, often including numerous busy stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible, friendly, and service-orientated Department Administrator/PA who is keen to turn their hand to developing and improving administrative processes across a varied range of responsibilities while supporting a small but critical department at the centre of the University’s education decision-making processes.

About You

You will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience of providing administrative support to a team, demonstrating excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise tasks.

You will have demonstrable experience of reviewing, developing and implementing new administrative processes. You will have excellent oral communication skills, and well-developed interpersonal and diplomacy skills, demonstrated through building trusted working relationships and networks. Excellent skills in standard office IT systems are essential, together with the ability to learn new systems quickly. You will be able to work flexibly both as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa under the UK Visa & Immigration points-based system. We are therefore unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 23 March 2026. Interviews will take place on 1 April 2026, and will be held face-to-face.