Capital Projects Programme Administrator
Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable administrator to support our wide-ranging capital construction and improvements projects programme which includes some major new developments which could see much of the Department move into new buildings. This is a new role, and the successful applicant needs to understand and be able to respond to the dynamic demands that construction and improvements project delivery requires.
The successful applicant will be joining us at a very exciting time for the Department, with this role being key to the delivery of the Department's strategic plans in support of its world recognised academic excellence. This is a permanent position.
We welcome applications from those with previous administrative experience, particularly those with first-hand involvement in the delivery of construction projects. The effectiveness of the role is likely to be directly linked to the organisational and communication skills together with a "project management mindset" of the individual. The job description sets out to illustrate this and informal enquiry about any aspect of the role can be made using the contact details below.
The nature of the role is such that it should be considered as office-based.
Only applications received before the 31st October 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement (describing how your experience fits with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
Interviews are scheduled for the 20th November 2025.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of the Department's capital construction and improvements projects programme, including major developments.
* Respond to dynamic demands of project delivery and provide administrative support accordingly.
* Contribute to the delivery of the Department's strategic plans in support of academic excellence.
* Coordinate organisational and communication activities to support project management.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience as an administrator, with preference for those with involvement in construction projects.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
* Ability to apply a project management mindset to administrative tasks.
Application details
Interviews are scheduled for 20th November 2025. Please submit your online application with:
* Covering letter/supporting statement describing how your experience fits the advertised position
* CV
* Details of two referees
Contact information
* Contact Person: Paul Steventon
* Vacancy ID: 180845
* Contact Phone:
* Closing Date & Time: 31-Oct-2025 12:00
* Pay Scale: STANDARD GRADE 6
* Contact Email: paul.steventon@eng.ox.ac.uk
* Salary (£): Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 (Inclusive of Oxford University weighting)
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