The Head of Administration and Finance is central to the management and leadership of the Department, with both strategic and operational responsibilities. Working closely with the Heads of Department and other senior academic colleagues, you will play a key role in strategic planning. Leading the team of administrative staff (currently comprising 26 people with 8 direct line reports), you will oversee the administration and finance for the Department's professional services including finance, HR, research support, student and teaching support, facilities, IT, safety, and communications.
We're looking for someone with strong management and leadership skills, with substantial experience of financial management, planning, and HR management for a diverse workforce. An effective communicator, you will manage high quality support services for academic staff, researchers, and students. You will be able to think creatively, and have the analytical skills and judgement to make important decisions in a complex environment. Experience of working in a higher education or related environment would be an advantage.
This is a full time, 6 months shared parental leave cover role. The role would be highly suitable for somebody with experience in the university who is looking to develop their skills.
Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford, OX1 3TB, This is an outstanding opportunity to join the senior management of a thriving department at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is a lively community that is recognised internationally as one of the top centres for research and teaching in development studies.
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