Trusted Research Administrator

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

Research Services is one of the key Professional Services Departments supporting Oxford’s research, engagement, and innovation community. We strive to provide excellent professional support, be a trusted provider of strategic insight and internal and external influence working with University, divisional, and other research leaders across the University.

The Trusted Research team is a small and collaborative team within the Research Funding and Contracts team in Research Services. We manage casework and compliance, and establish policy and practice for the University in research security and assurance.

The Trusted Research Administrator is a crucial role in enabling the University’s vital international research collaborations to remain safe and secure. You will coordinate a range of administrative activities related to compliance and risk, including data and workflows. You will also provide professional support to the team in organising training events.

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

As Trusted Research Administrator, you will play a critical role in coordinating and tracking compliance data, working with the International Collaboration Managers to ensure that internal workflows and compliance management are effective. You will build strong relationships with the team, and with academic members of staff and administrators in the University’s departments, providing advice on general matters related to Trusted Research.

You will coordinate a range of events, including training for researchers and administrators, communities of practice, expert networks, and surgeries.

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to be confident in dealing with people, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels with tact, diplomacy and discretion.

You will have the attention to detail necessary to maintain accurate records of team activities, and excellent organisational skills.

You will feel comfortable working on your own and within a team.

To be successful in this varied and interesting role, you will need to be confident in dealing with people, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels with tact, diplomacy and discretion.

You will have the attention to detail necessary to maintain accurate records of team activities, and excellent organisational skills.

You will feel comfortable working on your own and within a team.

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 21 August 2025

Interviews will take place in week commencing 1 September 2025