REF Officer

March 7, 2026

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Fixed term contract until 30 June 2030

Location: Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford

About the Role

The REF Officer will work closely with the REF Working Group and Unit of Assessment (UoA) Lead to provide specialist administrative support for the Department of Computer Science’s submission to REF 2029. The postholder will ensure relevant information is collected, maintained and reported to deadline, and will contribute to effective administrative systems that support all aspects of the UoA submission.

The role includes managing administrative processes and planning key REF activity in line with the University timetable. It also requires data manipulation and the production of clear summaries and reports.

This role is hybrid, with a mixture of on-site and remote working possible. This must be agreed with the line manager.

About You

You will build strong working relationships with academic and professional services colleagues within the Department of Computer Science and with the MPLS divisional REF team. You will develop and maintain specialist knowledge of REF processes and procedures, and the confidence to advise senior academic colleagues on the rules and on the most appropriate and efficient way to complete REF-related tasks.

You will develop a thorough understanding of, and work effectively with University systems (for example Symplectic Elements). You will work independently, managing time and expectations, while providing a consistently high level of support. You will contribute across the various elements of REF, from collating staff data and outputs to supporting the drafting and coordination of the narrative elements of the submission.

About Us

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.

The Department of Computer Science at Oxford is renowned for pioneering research and teaching across diverse fields, consistently ranking among the best in the world. Our commitment to innovation drives us to tackle complex technological and societal challenges.

What We Offer

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

Excellent contributory pension scheme
38 days annual leave (including public holidays) – pro rata for part time jobs
Family leave schemes
Cycle loan scheme and discounted public transport

Diversity

Committed to equality and valuing diversity.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a supporting statement and an up-to-date CV as part of your online application.

Your supporting statement must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the essential selection criteria listed in the job description. Applications that do not include a supporting statement or CV, or fail to address the criteria in sufficient detail, will not be considered.

While we recognise the value of AI tools in assisting with application preparation, submissions that are clearly AI-generated without personalisation or insight will be rejected. It's crucial that your application reflects your own experiences and understanding of the role.

The closing date for applications is midday on 30^th March 2026. Interviews are expected to be held in April.

£35,681 to £41,636 p.a. with a discretionary range to £45,212 inclusive of Oxford University weighting. Grade 6

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