About this role
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF RECENT VACANCY 182744, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
About the role
Bodleian Library Publishing is a recognized leader in cultural publishing, bringing Oxford’s rich library collections to readers worldwide with a diverse, innovative list of illustrated and non-illustrated trade titles.
This post has primary responsibility for raising and receipting Purchase Orders on Oracle Financials, generating financial reports and royalty statements, and maintaining accurate financial records.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic publishing team working with Oxford’s world-class library collections, nested in the historic heart of the University.
This is a permanent, part-time post, working 21.9 hours per week.
This post is primarily onsite based, with potential for hybrid working in due course.
About You
You will have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, along with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will have experience of managing financial data, ideally in a finance setting, and will be highly numerate with strong attention to detail. Previous experience of using Oracle would be advantageous.
What We Offer
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 of annual leave A comprehensive range of childcare services Family leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
Diversity
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].
How to apply
You will be required to upload your CV and a supporting evidence form using the attached template as part of your online application. Your supporting evidence form should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Susie Foster, Managing Editor, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role at [email protected] . General queries about the recruitment and application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources department ([email protected]).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Friday 6 February 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 23 February 2026.