Vacancies
Conference and Events Coordinator
Applications close Friday 13th June
Duration: One year contract with the option to renew. The ideal candidate would remain in post for a 3-year period or longer. Flexible start between September and October 2025.
Remuneration: c. £34,634 rising to £36,019 (pro rata 0.2-0.4 FTE) + pension if eligible*
*Pension contribution would be accrued on a 12+ hour position.
Hours: 8-16 hours: This role involves a minimum of 8-16 hours per week (averaged over the year) working on the coordination of the DCM conferences. In addition, the candidate could take on 2 hours of work per week supporting the Oxford Pastorate’s wider portfolio of graduate, research and cultural events.
Location: 1-2 days a week working from home or, potentially, 54 Marston Street (co-working space)
Reporting to: Top Managers, Prof Ard Louis, Revd Dr Jonathan Brant, Prof Lionel Tarassenko, DCM Leadership; Overall Manager, Dr Bethan Willis, The Oxford Pastorate Chaplain
Qualities of Ideal Candidate:
Has right to work in the UK
Able to work flexible hours leading up to events
Gifted in event planning, logistics and management
Enjoys and is skilled at developing relationships with individuals and partners
Can simultaneously drive towards big picture goals while paying attention to details
Relational and emotionally intelligent
Willing to work actively with guests and materials for 6-8 hour periods during events
Can plan ahead and work to deadlines well
Works quickly, accurately, and can problem solve with compassion under pressure
Excellent with technology and enjoys spreadsheets and organizational administration
Passionate about our mission and service to Christian postgrads and faculty
Apply: To office@oxfordpastorate.org by 18:00 FRIDAY 13th JUNE
Include a CV; a cover letter stating how your skills, experience and passions align with the role; and details of 2 referees.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th June 2025 in Oxford (or on Zoom if necessary).