Current job vacancies
ERC Postdoctoral Researcher
Grade 7: £36,024-£44,263 per annum
Closing date: 02 April 2024
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint an ERC Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Invisible East research programme.
About the role
You will be reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr Arezou Azad and be member of the Invisible East research programme. The project explores the nuances of Islamisation during the first 500 years of Islamic rule in the Islamicate East (a vast area that stretches from Islam to Tibet and includes parts of the modern states of Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and of the wider Central Asian region). Project activities include the analysis and digitisation of a variety of texts, principally documents written in Persian and Arabic, most of which reflect everyday, local use – from receipts to personal letters to legal opinions – and others are literary in nature.
This is a full-time position (part-time hours, a minimum of 0.8FTE, will be considered), available on a fixed-term contract.
About you
You will be responsible for carrying out research on medieval writing and material culture in the Islamicate East and its connections with the history of language and multicultural encounters. You will contribute to building an online digital corpus of documents written in Persian, Arabic, Bactrian, Pahlavi, Hebrew and other languages of the medieval Islamicate East, and will edit a volume for a new book series on the Islamicate East with Edinburgh University Press, under the supervision of the PI. You will have expertise in a language of the Islamicate world, and knowledge of the history and civilisations of Islamicate world.
About us
OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact arezou.azad@ames.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 2 April 2024.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
HR Administrator (maternity cover)
Grade 5: £28,759-£33,966 per annum
Closing date: 22 March 2024
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a HR Administrator who will play an essential role within the day-to-day administration of the departmental HR Function.
About the role
This is a varied and engaging role, reporting to the HR Officer and to the Departmental Administrator and HR Manager.
You will confidently advise line managers and members of staff on a wide range of queries, both straightforward and more complex, researching employment law and interpreting appropriate procedures as required.
You will be a vital member of the HR team, providing administrative support to the team and contributing to important project work. You will implement university HR policy and procedure throughout the employee lifecycle.
This is a full-time position, available on a fixed-term contract until end February 2025.
About you
You will be qualified to CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, have experience of working within a HR role and be able to demonstrate current knowledge of employment law. You will have awareness of data protection and information security guidelines and an ability to clearly and accurately communicate HR processes and procedures, both verbally and in writing. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload and produce accurate, detailed work within deadlines. You will have experience of providing customer service to a high standard and possess experience of Microsoft Office and Outlook, the successful candidate will also display a willingness to undertake professional development and training.
Experience of working with an electronic HR system and experience of delivering presentations and induction would be advantageous.
About us
OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact personnel@conted.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 22 March 2024
Interviews will likely take place during week commencing 1 April 2024.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
HR Officer (maternity cover)
£36,024 - £44,263 per annum
Closing date: 03 April 2024
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a full-time HR Officer to provide maternity cover from 1 July 2024 until the end of August 2025. This role is also available as a secondment.
About the role
This is an exciting role which combines day-to-day management of the HR lifecycle with delivering continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic human resources/people practice professional with experience of working in an HR team and managing HR processes within the University of Oxford or a similar complex organisation. You will be qualified to at least CIPD Level 5 with sound knowledge and experience of the application of UK employment law and UKBA regulations. Experience of operating HR information systems (particularly PeopleXD) is also an essential requirement of the role.
About us
OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact Joel Atkin ( joel.atkin@conted.ox.ac.uk).
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 3 April 2024.
Interviews are scheduled for 15 April 2024.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.
Programme Co-ordinator
Grade 6: £32,332-£38,205 per annum
Closing date: 25 March 2024
Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE) is seeking to appoint a Programme Co-ordinator. This is a great opportunity to support a complex programme using your expertise in budget management, administration and communications and events organisation. The Invisible East programme incorporates two grants funded by the European Research Council and the Arts and Humanities Research Council, which aim to bring the medieval Islamicate East to the forefront of historical research through the study of local texts.
About the role
You will be responsible for providing administrative support, the management of project communications, including developing and agreeing content for the website and social media feeds, and organising events such as conferences and seminars. You will work with the University Research Accounts team, Development office and external donors and funding bodies to ensure resource requirements and day-to-day expenditure are monitored and accurately reported.
This is a full-time position (part-time hours, a minimum of 0.8FTE, will be considered), available on a fixed-term contract.
About you
You will be educated to degree level, with relevant work experience at a similar level in the areas of programme co-ordination, outreach and/or digitisation; and you will have the capacity to assimilate and communicate complex information and policies. You will have experience of monitoring and presenting budgets, and of financial processes, with meticulous attention to detail. You will bring the ability to manage a wide variety of tasks, to work effectively under pressure, prioritise workload and meet multiple deadlines, and you will have the ability to use initiative in solving problems. Your tact and discretion, and your excellent communication skills will enable you to work with a broad range of people from around the world, including academics, external partners, and students.
About us
OUDCE provides opportunities for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from the University’s rich and unique resources. We are ambitious and forward-thinking, with a strong sense of identity and community. Our mission is to inspire people locally, nationally and globally by extending access to Oxford’s world-class teaching and resources through flexible and inclusive opportunities for study and research.
Colleagues uphold the uphold the Mission, Vision and Values of the Department and actively promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
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
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
To make informal enquiries about the post please contact arezou.azad@ames.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 25 March 2024.
Bring your expertise to the University of Oxford and be a part of a community that values creativity, diversity, and excellence.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background.