Research Strategy Support Officer

The Faculty of Law is looking to appoint a Research Strategy Support Officer which is a new role within the department. The post holder will provide administrative and operational support for the research-related aspects of the Law Faculty Strategy, directly reporting to the Head of Research (Deputy Head of Administration and Finance). The successful candidate will work closely with the Associate Dean(s) for Research, the REF Co-ordinator(s) and the Faculty’s Research Support Team.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the work of the Faculty in relation to the Research Excellence Framework (‘REF’), Research Communications, Research Governance, Research Funding and any other aspects of the Faculty’s Research Strategy as required.

The successful candidate should have research facilitation experience, including a good understanding of the research funding landscape and preparing funding applications. They will be educated to a degree level or equivalent and have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. The post holder will have effective interpersonal skills with a proven ability to handle and prioritise a complex portfolio of responsibilities. Additionally, they’ll have experience of research communications, such as managing a website or drafting research news stories, and a solid understanding of REF processes and requirements.

The post is permanent and full time. The postholder will be based in the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL.

The closing date for applications is midday on 13 May 2024. You will be required to complete an application form and upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and enter vacancy ID: 172263 and applicants will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter to support their application.