"HR Administrator (maternity cover)"

HR Administrator (maternity cover)

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised HR Administrator to join the HR Team within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. This is a maternity cover role, with the opportunity to join a busy and friendly HR Team. This role is an integral part of the department, supporting the delivery of an efficient and professional HR service to all stakeholders. You will make a difference to the exceptional research and teaching our staff deliver by being part of our supportive and reliable admin team.

The role
This post is an excellent development opportunity for an individual with excellent organisation and administrative skills to step into an HR role, or for a current HR professional to progress in the field of Human Resources within the University. You will develop practical HR knowledge, including all aspects of recruitment and the employee lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact for advice and support on various HR administrative matters.

You will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

This is a 12-month maternity cover post starting from end of March/beginning of April 2026. This post is offered full-time.

We welcome applications from staff currently in the University who would be interested in undertaking the role as a secondment.

About you
You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels; well-developed IT skills; accuracy and a high level of attention to detail; the ability to manage your own workload and work effectively as part of a team or independently.

The application process
You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Delphine Vaneecke, HR Team Leader, on recruitment@phc.ox.ac.uk

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5 February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 5

Salary: £32,108 - £37,338 with a discretionary range to £40,514 per annum (pro-rata)