Graduate Studies Officer

University of Oxford - Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities

Placed On: 7th January 2026

Closes: 23rd January 2026

Job Ref: 184025

Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in the education sector?  Are you enthusiastic about providing excellent support? We may have the role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Studies Officer (Post Graduate Research) to join our Graduate Team.

Working under the direction of the Education Manager and alongside the Graduate Studies Officer for Post Graduate Taught, you will provide support for all aspects of the Faculty’s graduate operation and manage a number of areas including admissions, on-course administration and examinations and assessment. The post holder will also work closely with relevant officers of the Faculty Board.

As well as the opportunity to work as part of a supportive team, we can offer you a competitive salary (including an Oxford Weighting Allowance), 38 days holiday per year, enrolment in a good pension scheme, access to employee benefits and discounts and professional development opportunities.

In return we are looking for a candidate with experience of complex administration tasks and exemplary accuracy and attention to detail. They must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of people with sensitivity and discretion. Strong organisation skills are essential along with the ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be a good team player, self-motivated, and have the ability to work independently and proactively to ensure that tasks are followed through from start to completion.

This post will primarily be office based, but there may be the opportunity for occasional remote working.

For more information about the role please view the further particulars by clicking the 'Apply' button above.

Applications must be made online and submitted no later than 12 noon on 23 January 2026. Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 10 February 2026.