We are seeking a full-time PA to Professors of Information Engineering to join the Oxford Robotics Institute / Oxford e-Research Centre at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford). The post is permanent.
Are you an experienced Personal Assistant who is looking for a new challenge? We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to support time to be split between Prof Posner in Oxford Robotics Institute and Prof Armour in Oxford e-Research Centre. This is a permanent post. We would ideally like someone to be in the office most of the week. However, working arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate.
You will be responsible for supporting all administration for these professors, including diary management, expense submissions, co-ordinate events and travel, update websites, and collating and presenting data.
This is a demanding and pivotal position where you are responsible for ensuring that critical tasks are completed, and that day-to-day organisation and communication works effectively across a number of large research groups. You will work closely with colleagues within the department, the division and across the university to ensure coordination on relevant issues.
You will have a good level of education, preferably to degree level. You must have significant experience as a Personal Assistant as well as experience of working with senior members of staff and working without reference to a senior line manager. Excellent IT skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential, as are excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines. You should also be self-motivated, resilient, with a proactive approach, and commitment to high standards.
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
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work.
Application Process
For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before midday on Monday 6th July 2026 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, (describing how past experience fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The interviews for this post will be held in person on Monday 13th July or Thursday 16th July 2026.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
