Access and Outreach Officer

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking an Access and Outreach Officer to work in the School of Geography and the Environment. &#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will work closely with key stakeholders in the School, the Division, the University, relevant colleges and external organisations to attract greater diversity of applicants to the undergraduate programme including more students from BAME backgrounds and areas of socio-economic disadvantage. You will co-ordinate the School&#8217;s access and outreach activities and promote the study of Geography at the University of Oxford to the widest possible range of potential students through a range of access initiatives.&#160;You will lead the Geography programmes within the University&#8217;s access initiatives, including UNIQ and Opportunity Oxford. You may also on occasion support the School's Development team in their alumni work.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You will have the ability to design and deliver academic Geography sessions to school groups and teachers and the ability to write disciplinary specialist materials for the website and outreach events. You will have a good understanding of educational outreach programmes, and experience of organising programmes or events or similar and an interest in and background of issues related to Geography. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work alongside academic, research, administrative and support staff within the School, and to build strong relationships with high profile partners in businesses and organisations worldwide. The ability to work independently and as part of team when needed, and to prioritise the various aspects of this multi-faceted role are essential.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award in recognition of our commitment and success in addressing gender equality.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The appointment will be permanent.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 09 October 2023, and interviews will be held in late October.</div> </div>