Senior Graduate Studies Administrator

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Graduate Studies Administrator, who will manage graduate admissions and student administration processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role involves overseeing student progression, providing expert advice to students and academics, supervising junior staff, analysing data to inform decision-making, and supporting student well-being through signposting and pastoral care.

This full-time permanent post is funded by the Department and is based at the Department of Biochemistry, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QU

The actual starting salary offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired and will also be determined by the funding available.

About you

You will hold a degree or equivalent qualification, with significant experience working in Higher Education or a comparable environment. You will bring excellent organisational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage complex workloads, work accurately under pressure, and handle sensitive matters with discretion. You will demonstrate strong IT and numeracy skills, confidence in working with databases and financial processes, and the ability to quickly understand complex procedures and provide clear guidance. A positive, adaptable approach, alongside the ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team, is essential.

What We Offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits including:

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

The University also runs an enormous amount of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.

Application Process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 186644. You will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to recruitment@bioch.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 22nd June 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered. Interviews for shortlisted candidates to be held as soon as possible thereafter.

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