Publishing Finance Administrator

University of Oxford - Bodleian Library Publishing

Location: Oxford, Hybrid/On-site
Salary: £28,437 to £32,108 Grade 4
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 16th January 2026
Closes: 6th February 2026
Job Ref: 184266

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 182744, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

About the role

Bodleian Library Publishing is a recognized leader in cultural publishing, bringing Oxford’s rich library collections to readers worldwide with a diverse, innovative list of illustrated and non-illustrated trade titles.

This post has primary responsibility for raising and receipting Purchase Orders on Oracle Financials, generating financial reports and royalty statements, and maintaining accurate financial records.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic publishing team working with Oxford’s world-class library collections, nested in the historic heart of the University.

This is a permanent, part-time post, working 21.9 hours per week.

This post is primarily onsite based, with potential for hybrid working in due course.

About You

You will have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, along with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will have experience of managing financial data, ideally in a finance setting, and will be highly numerate with strong attention to detail. Previous experience of using Oracle would be advantageous.

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 of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Susie Foster, Managing Editor, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role at susie.foster@bodleian.ox.ac.uk. General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 6 February 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 23 February 2026.