IT Officer

Location: Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, Pusey Lane, Oxford OX1 2LE and Faculty of Classics, Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LU

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated IT Officer to provide essential first-line support across the Faculty of Classics and the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford, as part of the Humanities IT support team.

The role

This post will play a crucial role within the Humanities IT team. This is an excellent opportunity to use and strengthen your IT skills and knowledge in a range of different contexts. Training and support via the University’s IT Services will be available, and you will be part of a large community of IT staff across the collegiate University. There is also opportunity for the postholder to spend some time supporting other faculties within the Humanities Division.

This role is permanent and full-time.

About you

The successful applicant will require knowledge, experience and technical competence across a broad range of computing areas. These include user support, maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software, server and desktop operating systems, AV support and networking.

This post will play a crucial role within the Humanities IT team. This is an excellent opportunity to use and strengthen your IT skills and knowledge in a range of different contexts. Training and support via the University’s IT Services will be available, and you will be part of a large community of IT staff across the collegiate University. There is also opportunity for the postholder to spend some time supporting other faculties within the Humanities Division.

What we offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports club

How to apply

Applications must be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your application. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 10th April 2026. Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 20th April 2026.

Please quote Vacancy ID 185712 on all correspondence.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity