Receptionist / Personal Assistant

The Oxford Internet Institute – founded in 2001 - is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford, dedicated to the social science of the Internet. We are recruiting a full-time Receptionist with PA duties, available immediately for a fixed-term duration to 30 September 2024. Working in central Oxford as part of a busy administrative team, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the department's reception desk, as well as providing administrative support for three senior members of academic staff. You will work closely with the Administrative Assistant and Facilities Officer on reception and building matters. Duties of the role:

• Diary management for Director of Graduate Studies and Director of Research

• Diary management for Prof Sandra Wachter

• Organising arrangements for meetings, travel, media requests

• Acting as first point of contact for all attending the department

• Dealing with postal correspondence, telephone calls, emails and devolving information accordingly

The successful candidate will have a friendly and professional approach, experience in providing administrative support in reception or customer facing work, and good oral and written communication skills. Experience of working in a Higher Education environment or in the service industry is desired but not essential. Full details of the requirements for this post can be found in the Job Description link below. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Karen Mead - karen.mead@oii.ox.ac.uk. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, a CV, and details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 21st April 2023. Interviews for those short-listed are currently planned to take place on 5th May 2023. Committed to equality and valuing diversity