Course Administrator and PA, MSc in Translational Health Sciences

Applications are invited for a Course Administrator to provide comprehensive support to the MSc Programme in Translational Health Sciences. The postholder will also be appointed as PA to Professor Trish Greenhalgh and Dr Anne Ferrey.

The post-holder will join the Interdisciplinary Research in Health Sciences (IRIHS) research group in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.

You will work closely with the Course Director, Deputy Director and other team members, to support the academic delivery of the course. Governance and other administrative tasks are managed through the Department of Continuing Education, and you will work closely with their administrative staff to ensure smooth delivery of the course.

Responsibilities will include co-ordinating interviews and other arrangements for student admissions; facilitating timetabling and course materials; scheduling guest speakers and live teaching sessions; processing paperwork for assignments and supporting with finances; organising meetings and diaries; and other general administration within the group.

You will have proven organisational skills, with the ability to take the initiative and multi-task; and have excellent attention to detail and time-management skills. Good team working and a flexible approach will be key to success in the role, as will the ability to communicate clearly by email. Previous experience in the academic sector would be advantageous.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work. You will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The appointment is part-time at 70% FTE (25.6 hours/week) for two years in the first instance.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact: sally.carr@phc.ox.ac.uk

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 May 2025.

Please note: This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored skilled worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route

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