HR Administrator

Do you want to use your expertise in HR administration to serve God and see people thrive? Are you passionate about students around the world encountering Jesus? Then, join us! Use your HR 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 motivated and organised individual to join the provide administrative support in the HR team so that together we can ensure an effective and efficient HR department. In this role, you will be engaged in a range of administrative tasks related to HR processes; HR database; HR records; travel insurance; and Health & Safety. Your support will be invaluable to the smooth running of the organisation, helping us to serve our staff and national movements all over the world.

Could that be you? 

The successful candidate will have a gift for administration, excellent attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. We’re searching for someone with a positive experience of working in a team, as well as the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.  

If you recognise the importance of evangelical student ministry, are confident in your ability to work in a multi-cultural setting, and are looking for a fulfilling role in a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. 
 

You can find out more information about the job in this Position Profile  (right-click to open in a new tab). You can also find our Doctrinal Statement here (right-click to open in a new tab). You can read our Job Privacy Notice here (right-click to open in a new tab). 

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.    

If you have any questions, please do get in touch at hr@ifesworld.org    

• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm Thursday 12th June 2025. 
• INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 16th June 2025, in Oxford.  

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 other means to work legally in the UK before we would consider your application.