Department of Engineering Science, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Administration team at the Department of Engineering Science for a 12-month maternity cover position. The role is based in central Oxford and is full-time, however part-time requests will be considered to a minimum of 0.6 FTE. About The Role This is a demanding and pivotal position within the Student Administration team and you will be responsible for all aspects of on-course undergraduate student support, including examination administration. You will support the administrative arrangements for admission to the undergraduate programme, oversee the administrative progress of undergraduate students, take a lead role in organizing the induction process for new students, and provide support to undergraduate related committees, including admissions meetings, and attend any relevant project/working groups as necessary. You will also respond to queries from students and potential students. About You You will be a proactive self-starter, comfortable with working on your own initiative and within a team to achieve departmental objectives. Experience of managing administrative processes and undertaking customer facing work, ideally in a higher education environment, is critical to this role. You will also possess excellent IT skills and a very high level of attention to detail. 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 The University also runs an enormous number of social groups and sports clubs for those looking for more than just a great place to work. Application Process For more information about working at the Department, see Only online applications received before midday on 10th February 2026 can be considered.