About this role
Do you want to use your expertise in administration to serve God? Are you passionate about students around the world encountering Jesus? Then, join us! Use your administrative skills to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry around the world.
We are a movement of students sharing and living out the good news of Jesus Christ. Locally. Nationally. Globally.
IFES ministry is supported behind the scenes by International Services based in Asia, the UK, and the USA. IFES supports and connects students living out the gospel as witnesses in the university in more than 180 countries worldwide. At the heart of everything we do is the desire to see students thriving as communities of disciples, transformed by the gospel and impacting the university, the church and society for the glory of Christ.
You can watch this short video to find out more about us.
WOULD YOU JOIN US?
To assist in this work, we are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator who enjoys supporting people, managing a wide range of tasks, and ensuring that processes run smoothly. You will be someone who takes pride in delivering excellent administrative support, pays close attention to detail, and can manage competing priorities with confidence. Whether coordinating information, maintaining records, or supporting projects, you will bring a reliable and service-minded approach to your work.
As this role includes responsibility for supporting and developing e-learning content, we are seeking someone who is comfortable working with digital systems and has an interest in online learning. You do not need to be an instructional designer, but you should be confident learning new technology, following established templates, and helping to create engaging, accurate, and user-friendly e-learning resources.
SALARY: Band H (27,436 - £28,764)
CONTRACT: Fixed term 3 years
LOCATION: Oxford/Hybrid (60% office based)
PENSION: Flexible and hybrid working options; 10% employer pension contribution; life insurance; generous annual leave allowance.
COULD THIS BE YOU?
The successful candidate will be a highly organised administrator with exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills. You will enjoy coordinating multiple responsibilities, maintaining high standards of accuracy, and providing excellent support to colleagues and stakeholders.
We are looking for a confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. You will be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage your workload effectively, whether working independently or as part of a team. A commitment to excellent service, a willingness to learn new systems and skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism are essential.
Above all, you will be enthusiastic about contributing to the ministry and mission of IFES. Bringing a positive attitude, administrative excellence, and a passion for serving others, you will play an important role in supporting the International Services team and helping to develop high-quality e-learning resources that equip and encourage colleagues around the world.
You can find out more information about the job in this Role Profile (right-click to open in a new tab). You can also find our Doctrinal Basis (right-click to open in a new tab). You can read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (right-click to open in a new tab).
Do you want to use your expertise in administration to serve God? Are you passionate about students around the world encountering Jesus? Then, join us! Use your administrative skills to build strong teams that provide fruitful ministry around the world.
We recognise that applying for a new role is an important decision. If you would like to learn more about the position, ask any questions, or arrange an informal conversation with the Hiring Manager before submitting your application, please contact us at [email protected]
To apply for this role, please click the above “Apply for This Job” button and complete the online application form.
IFES is committed to providing equal opportunities and recruiting and developing a diverse workforce, so we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We would be grateful if you could complete the Equal Opportunities Form
and upload it to your application. Please note this is voluntary and the information will be used for monitoring purposes only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5.00pm Friday, 11 September
INTERVIEW DATES: In-person interviews will be held in Oxford during the week of 21–25 September
Our primary calling is to pioneer and nurture a nationally led student witness in every country of the world. The work of International Services is to support this frontline ministry.
IFES is an organisation with a distinctive Christian ethos. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under provisions made in the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a firm Christian commitment and agree with the IFES doctrinal basis and ethos statement.
This job will not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship, so you will have to prove you have the right to work in the UK before we would consider your application.
Band H (27,436 - £28,764)