Logo of Huzzle

Personal Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must possess excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, experience managing schedules, and proficiency in office software. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.
  • You will manage schedules, organize meetings, handle correspondence, maintain records, and assist with various administrative tasks to support efficient operations.

Requirements

  • - Experience of working with confidential matters
  • - Demonstrate an ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload
  • - Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications
  • - High standard of numeracy

Responsibilities

  • - Provide administrative support to different research groups in OCDEM
  • - Play an important role in the smooth running of day to day operations for the research groups
  • - Manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload
  • - Work with confidential matters
  • - Use Microsoft Office applications effectively

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Personal Assistant.

Where will the Personal Assistant be based?

The Personal Assistant will be based at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (OCDEM) department at the Churchill Hospital.

What type of support will the Personal Assistant provide?

The Personal Assistant will provide administrative support to different research groups within OCDEM.

How long is the fixed-term position for the Personal Assistant?

The position is a full-time, fixed-term role funded for three years in the first instance.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have experience of working with confidential matters, the ability to manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload, and excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications. A high standard of numeracy is also essential.

Who should informal enquiries regarding the position be directed to?

Informal enquiries should be directed to the HR Officer at ocdem.personnel@ndm.ox.ac.uk.

What materials are required for the online application?

Applicants are required to upload a CV and a covering letter as part of their online application.

What is the deadline for applications?

The deadline for applications is midday (12 noon) on 28th August 2024.

What reference should be used in all correspondence regarding this position?

Applicants should use reference 174430 in all correspondence.

Education
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1096
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The University of Oxford's mission is to advance learning, knowledge, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. It seeks to achieve this through its teaching, research, and scholarly activities. The University of Oxford aims to be a world-leading center of academic excellence and innovation. Its purpose is to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines. The university is committed to providing a transformative educational experience, producing groundbreaking research, and contributing to society through the dissemination of knowledge and the training of future leaders.