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Salary Prof Gouverneur and Prof Williams seek to employ a motivated, self-starting PA to join their research teams. Both professors run large research teams addressing important real-world problems; the Gouverneur team focus on medical imaging and the Williams team design more sustainable plastics. You will play a key role in managing the diaries and offices and groups for these two professors. This includes project management, management of communications both electronic and written, organising diaries, and providing efficient administration of group procedures including liaising with HR, Finance and the Health and safety team in the department. The role also includes project management. Full details of the post can be found in the job description.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, in person and in writing, and the ability to engage and communicate effectively with people from different cultures. You will be able to draft complex and confidential correspondence and produce well-presented reports and minutes. You will have experience of diary management, including making complex travel arrangements, and will be able to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload. Excellent IT skills and a high level of accuracy and numeracy are also required
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This is a full-time position, fixed term for 12 months (to cover a period of maternity leave) and is available immediately.
The post will be based in the Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, 12 Mansfield Road, Oxford, and we would be happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements.
You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Only applications received before midday on Friday 19 April 2022 can be considered. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
The Department of Chemistry is committed to equality and valuing diversity. Further particulars will be made available in large print, audio, or other formats on request by a disabled applicant.
