Head of Administration and Finance

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the senior management of a thriving department at the University of Oxford. The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) is one of the largest and most successful departments in its field in the world, and a proud home to world-leading experts in the disciplines of political theory, comparative politics, and international relations.

The post of 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 27 FTE 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, permanent post.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact David White in the Social Sciences Division (david.white@socsci.ox.ac.uk).

Applications for this vacancy must be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 6 May 2022.