Department of Paediatrics, HR Team, Children's Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital site, Oxford About the role We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly HR Team in the Department of Paediatrics as an HR Officer Maternity Cover. You will be responsible for the day-to-day aspects of recruitment and personnel administration, reporting to the HR Operations Manager. To deliver a streamlined and efficient service, our HR Team operates in two workstreams, Recruitment and HR. The HR Officers work within a dedicated stream, focusing on either Recruitment or HR, while you will provide support and gain experience across both areas. The responsibilities will vary according to the workstream within which the post holder is working; either focusing more on recruitment or more on personnel administration. You will be working in a growing department within the Medical Sciences Division. The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research and hosts internationally renowned research programmes in drug development, gastroenterology, haematology, HIV, immunology, neuroimaging, neuromuscular diseases and vaccinology. This position is offered full-time on a fixed term contract (to start as soon as possible, running until the end of August 2026). Secondments will also be considered. Part-time applications may be considered (with a minimum of 30 weekly hours). About the department The Department of Paediatrics is committed to equality and valuing diversity. The Department of Paediatrics has been honoured with the Athena Swan Gold award, a national gender equality charter, recognising the Department's innovative policies and practices. We are committed to the professional development of our staff by providing up to ten paid days annually for skill enhancement and allowing applications for additional training funding which, if successful, could be used to support a CIPD qualification for aspiring HR professionals. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking department. We welcome new staff with ideas who are willing to shape the future of the department that thinks about its staff and wellbeing. In addition to the University of Oxford, the Department of Paediatrics sponsors weekly exercise classes such as yoga and bootcamp sessions as well as a choir. For staff on work visas, we also offer financial assistance towards visa renewal fees. These activities are designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing among staff members.