Access & Outreach Coordinator
Full Time
The College is keen to maintain its current high academic standards while at the same time increasing the number of applications from students with the highest academic potential from every social background. The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the College’s existing outreach programme.
The Access and Outreach Coordinator is a key role to ensure the smooth running of the College’s outreach and access programmes. This role is responsible for the day-to-day organisation and delivery of the College’s existing outreach programme, including the hosting of inbound school visits to the College, as well as travelling out to schools in the College’s regional link areas. The post-holder will also take responsibility of several larger scale outreach events which take place at the Hall, such as Open Days, a residential workshop and the Outreach Roadshow.
The successful candidate will have relevant experience of higher education and/or of working with young people and have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. You will also need a flexible and adaptable attitude to work as some evening and weekend working will be required as well as regular travel away from Oxford but within the UK.
In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:
- A free three-course lunch.
- Membership of the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
- Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service following five years service.
- Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan.
- Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
- Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
- Free annual flu vaccination.
We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more. Our College is located in Queen’s Lane in beautiful surroundings just off the High Street in Oxford with its historic charm. Buses, cafes, parks and shops are only a short distance away and the train station is approximately a 20-minute walk.
Application Process
Interested applicants should forward the following documents:
- A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
- A current CV;
- A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.
Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Thursday 28 November 2024. Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.
Interviews are expected to be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Informal enquiries about the post should be directed to Luke Maw, Admissions & Outreach Manager (luke.maw@seh.ox.ac.uk).
Equality of Opportunity
The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Recruitment Monitoring
Please also consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained HERE.