Project Administrator (Oxford Programme for Cyber and Technology Policy)

About the Blavatnik School of Government

Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teachingcurrent and future leaders; generatingresearch with impact; and engagingwith governments and practitioners.

What we offer

The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we have a regular events calander that are designed to appeal to all, including our Christmas and summer parties.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days’ annual leave

•       Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services

•       Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

More information about working at the School can be found on our

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About the role

Reporting to the Directors of the OxCTP the postholder will provide important administrative support for research, events and projects. You will work closely with the Directors, as well as the School’s Research Support and the Communications, and Events teams, to ensure the smooth running of project activities and implementation of logistical arrangements and follow-up activities.

This position is fixed term for one year, with the possibility to extend subject to external funding.

About you

You will be required to have demonstrable project management skills with the ability to deliver a programme of activity on time and on budget and a proven track record of effective administration, ideally in a research or higher education institution, or compelling evidence of the capacity to develop such skills.

Proficiency in managing relationships with stakeholders, as well as coordinating meetings, events and workshops is also essential.

Application process

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that outlines how you meet the selection criteria

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The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK time) on 22 April 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 04 May 2026.