Head of Administration and Finance

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the senior management of a thriving department at the University of Oxford. The School of Archaeology is a lively and diverse community of archaeologists. Our academic work takes in the full scope of human history, from early hunter-gatherers up to the ‘contemporary past’, in just about every inhabited part of the world.

The post of Head of Administration and Finance is central to the management and leadership of the School, with both strategic and operational responsibilities. Working closely with the Head of School and other senior academic colleagues, you will play a key role in the School’s strategic planning. Leading the team of administrative staff (currently comprising 17 FTE with 6 direct line reports), you will oversee the administration and finance for the School’s professional services including finance, HR, research support, student and teaching support, facilities, IT, safety, and communications.

We’re looking for someone with strong management and leadership skills, with substantial experience of financial management, planning, and HR management for a diverse workforce. An effective communicator, you will manage high quality support services for academic staff, researchers, and students. You will be able to think creatively, and have the analytical skills and judgement to make important decisions in a complex environment. Experience of working in a higher education or related environment would be an advantage.

This is a full time, permanent post.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact David White in the Social Sciences Division ([email protected]).

Applications for this vacancy must be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 27 March 2024. Interviews will be held in mid/late April.