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The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 

Department

Graduate Admissions and Recruitment supports the collegiate University in all activities related to the recruitment and admission of graduate students, facilitating the recruitment and retention of the most academically-able applicants and delivering ground-breaking graduate access initiatives to support equity and diversity.

 

We are looking for a committed and experienced project manager on a 5-year fixed-term basis. This is a pivotal role with responsibilities for the development and delivery of innovative and ground-breaking access and widening participation strategies and initiatives in graduate study. As this is an emerging area of interest for the collegiate University, this is an exciting time to be involved in these projects. 

 

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 annual leave

•               A comprehensive range of childcare services

•               Family leave schemes

•               Cycle loan scheme

•               Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

•               Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs 

 

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a balance of about 3 days in the office.

 

About the Role

 

The post-holder will be responsible for two key workstreams. The first will be the expert management and delivery of our Close the Gap project, partly funded by the Office for Students and Research England and run jointly with the University of Cambridge. The project aims to improve access to postgraduate research for ethnically minoritised students, and to propose and test alternatives for the selection of research students. The post holder will also line-manage the Project Communications Officer (Grade 7), and oversee the internal and external communications strategy and plan for the project. The project is in its third year and will run until December 2025.

 

The second workstream will be Oxford-specific, and will include the development and management of some of Oxford’s initiatives in graduate access and widening participation, ensuring alignment with the Close the Gap project where appropriate. The post-holder will also play a critical role in establishing and delivering a Graduate Recruitment and Access Strategy and action plan, supporting the vision and aims of the collegiate University in this area. 

 

About You

 

This would be an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a genuine interest in, and commitment to, access and widening participation work, and who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills with day-to-day project management experience on large or multi-stakeholder projects.

 

We will also expect the post-holder to have experience in shaping and delivering strategies and new activity, as well as engaging and influencing stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed initiatives.

Outstanding interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work proactively and collaboratively with a range of colleagues in different teams.

 

Application Process

 

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 2 May 2024. 

 

Interviews will take place on Monday 20 May and Wednesday 22 May 2024 and will be face to face.
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"""Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Graduate Access and Widening Participation Project Manager Division Academic Administration Division Department Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Location University Offices, Wellington Square Grade and salary Grade 8: £45,585 – 54,395 Hours Full time Contract type Five-year fixed term contract until 31 July 2029 Reporting to Nadia Pollini, Director of Graduate Admissions and Funding Vacancy reference 172366 Additional information The office operates a hybrid working pattern of minimum 3 days in the office. The role This pivotal role has been created in the first instance to help to manage the successful delivery of a 4-year collaboration project between the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, partly funded by the Office for Students (OfS) and Research England (RE), designed to improve access to postgraduate research degrees for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students. This is an innovative and exciting project that aims to disrupt the traditional selection practices used to admit research students, and to propose and test alternative prototypes for student selection with volunteer academic departments. More information about this project can be found here. More broadly, the post-holder will take a leading role in setting University strategies and implementation plans in graduate access, drawing in part on the learning from the project. The post-holder will manage and embed within the University some of Oxford’s sector-leading initiatives in this area of work. It is expected that the post-holder will spend half of their time overall on the OfS/RE project until its completion, and the other half on associated Oxford-specific initiatives, with the week-by-week distribution of work depending on project priorities. Once the project is completed, the post-holder will continue to work on embedding initiatives within the University, and will play a central role in delivering the University’s student recruitment and access strategy that is currently being discussed. Graduate access and WP is a strategic priority for the University and is a fast-developing field of expertise in the UK postgraduate (PG) sector. This is strongly a hands-on project co-ordination role – the post-holder will need to be proactive, detailed, and flexible in their approach, and very organised – but there is additionally a real opportunity to shape the PG access and WP agenda, as you bring your professional expertise into dialogue with senior academics, a multi-disciplinary project team, and colleagues in other universities. The post-holder will be responsible for two key workstreams. The first is the day-to-day project management of one of Oxford’s flagship PG WP projects: the OfS/RE-funded collaboration with the University of Cambridge, to develop and test best practice in inclusive recruitment of research students from underrepresented ethnic groups. The post-holder will also have responsibility for developing and implementing an internal and external project communications strategy with the Communications Officer (Grade 7), whom they will line-manage. The second workstream, which is Oxford-specific, is the development and management of strategies, policies and initiatives that support access and WP in graduate admissions. In relation to the first workstream, a corresponding role has been created at the University of Cambridge. Both post-holders will work very closely and collaboratively to ensure an efficient and timely delivery of the OfS/RE project, working as part of a core Project Management team (the Project Delivery Group – PDG), comprising 4-5 members in each University including postgraduate students. Alongside the two Project Manager, two Postdoctoral Project Associate posts have been created, one in each institution’s Faculty of Education, to deliver the core research-and-test elements of the project. The Project Coordinator will support these Project Associates both by driving forward the day-to-day practical elements of the project, but also by delivering WP practitioner expertise and insight to complement other key academic and administrative perspectives in the project team. The post-holder will regularly draw together a number of additional specialist groups across the project (including the Project’s Advisory Board, departments undertaking project pilots, Student Panels, and external specialists), and will have considerable autonomy and substantial responsibility to keep the project on track. The duration of the post matches the duration of the OfS/RE project which starts in January 2022 and ends in December 2025. The second workstream will relate solely to University of Oxford strategies, policies and initiatives, but it is expected that learning from each workstream will inform the other. The post-holder will take a leading role in drafting and seeking approval for a University-wide graduate recruitment and access strategy and implementation plan. The post-holder will also ensure that project work is aligned with the initiatives and strategies developed by the Selection Procedure Working Group that steers interventions for fairer admissions and inclusive practices; they will also support the work of the Academic Futures programme, ensuring that approaches to admissions prepare the ground for delivering the vision and aims for the Academic Futures scholarship programme. They will also coordinate and help to shape a new PG WP student internship programme that will deliver student-led WP initiatives to complement the OfS/RE project. The post-holder may also propose and develop other fresh and innovative PG access and WP initiatives (e.g. a mentoring scheme). The post-holder will be line-managed by the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, and will be integrated in the Graduate Student Recruitment Team of the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office (GAR), composed of about 25 staff members. They will also work very closely with the Student Fees and Funding team, particularly in the area of Academic Futures. The post-holder will work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners (including academics, students, departments, colleges, external consultants and the Office for Students), and good communication and coordination will be key to success. Using appropriate national and institutional data and their own expertise, they will need to influence parties to come to shared agreement on activities and next steps, and maintain momentum for the project for the duration of the OfS contract. They will review existing local (eg department-based) PG access and WP activity and plans, assess their relevance and strategic alignment with University plans and priorities, and suggest improvements in line with best practice in the University, the PG sector, and beyond. The post-holder will need to be flexible and collaborative, deal effectively with change, be experienced in formulating and delivering strategy, and be able to deliver work to strict deadlines and to a high standard. They will also need to have highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills, in addition to excellent communication skills. The post-holder may need to travel on occasion for meetings and events. 172366 Project Manager JD 2 This would be an excellent opportunity for candidates with a combination of demonstrable relevant day-to-day project management experience on large or multi-stakeholder projects (ideally within the HE sector), very flexible communication skills, and a genuine interest in and commitment to access and widening participation to work within an exciting multidisciplinary team to drive forward real change for underrepresented groups in postgraduate study. This is a great opportunity for the post-holder to become an early specialist in this dynamic and fast-changing field. Responsibilities Day-to-day management of the OfS/RE collaboration project 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Developing and delivering an external and internal communications strategy and implementation plan, working with the Communications Officer. This will include agreeing key messages in a sensitive and delicate area of work, raising awareness and communicating effectively the goals and drivers for the project, and influencing academic departments to participate and contribute. Line-managing the Project Communications Officer (Grade 7), including setting objectives, reviewing performance and conducting Professional Development Reviews (PDRs). The post-holder will also provide expert guidance and training to the Communications Officer. Managing and driving delivery of project activity, timings and budget (liaising with the Cambridge Project Coordinator). This will include: steering the Oxford part of the project schedule; delivering or coordinating agreed activity; liaising with project staff to ensure all milestones are met; and managing and tracking day to day budget spend (in line with University financial regulations). In alternation with Cambridge, the postholder will chair the Project Delivery Group, setting agendas, steering and moderating discussions, and recording actions and key discussion points. At this stage in the project, the post-holder will particularly be focussed on bringing the project to a successful completion. Steering the project network from the Oxford side. This will involve building relationships with, and regular proactive contact with, a wide range of stakeholders, including those involved in the project governance, the pilot departments, and a small number of external partners. The post-holder will chair the Oxford research team meetings, driving agendas and discussions. Accountable and proactive administration of all aspects of the project (liaising with the Cambridge Project Coordinator). This will include servicing meetings (scheduling, planning, practical arrangements, minuting); producing project documentation; organising an annual knowledge exchange event/conference; reporting (preparing and/or synthesising annual and other required interim reports); evaluation (paperwork); being the project lead on safeguarding procedures and GDPR and secure document storage; curating the Oxford contents of the project website (updating, preparation or proofing of copy). Providing WP practitioner expertise to the project. This will include proactively delivering a WP practitioner perspective in the design of key elements throughout the project, complementing the more academic lens of the Postdoctoral Project Associates; consulting with the two Postdoctoral Project Associates in the collection, collation, and analysis of project data; proactively building networks with colleagues in other HEIs for knowledge exchange and sharing of best practice. Oxford-specific PG access and WP initiatives 7. 8. Taking a leading role in developing and implementing a University-wide graduate student recruitment and access strategy and implementation plan, seeking approval from relevant committees and senior stakeholders. This will include analysing consultation outcomes and drafting a strategy for approval. Shaping the University’s access initiative and strategies to support fairer admissions developed by the Selection Procedure Working Group, ensuring the project and the initiatives are well aligned.. The post-holder 172366 Project Manager JD 3 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. may deputise for the Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, chair the working group’s monthly meetings when required, and plan and organise learning workshops for Working Group members. Coordinating and contributing to the development of a new Oxford graduate student internship programme to deliver student-led PG access and WP initiatives and interventions. This will include organising the programme and coordinating activity with students, academic departments, colleges; advising on access and WP; supporting the programme steering group; keeping track of financials; and contributing to the programme evaluation. Working very closely with academic departments to embed access initiatives, particularly contextual admissions, to ensure that admissions processes support the vision and aims of the Academic Futures programme, and working with Student Fees and Funding to align contextual approaches to both admissions and scholarship assessment practices. Using insights and learnings from the OfS/RE project and the pilot on selection procedures to provide advice on the selection procedures for the UNIQ+ programme that support access to graduate study by providing research internships to underrepresented and disadvantaged students. Acquiring a good understanding of the standard graduate admissions process and cycle to advise PG access and WP projects and initiatives as required. Any other duties that are commensurate with the grade of the post. As this is a new post that will work in an emerging area for the University, it is expected that Oxford-specific responsibilities may change to support a rapidly evolving portfolio of initiatives, and the post-holder will be expected to respond flexibly. Criteria Essential • Strong educational background including a first degree (or equivalent) • Experience of, or demonstrable commitment to, widening participation, widening access, outreach or other relevant areas, preferably in Higher Education in the UK, and sensitivity and flexibility in working with diverse groups, and awareness of their needs. • Experience of managing successfully large or multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in Higher Education or the public sector • Line-management experience • Experience of developing and implementing strategies, preferably in Higher Education or the public sector • Excellent interpersonal, listening and negotiating skills, with experience in developing relationships with a range of stakeholders • Experience in delivering change • Ability to self-manage workload, take initiative, work proactively, but also collaboratively as part of a team • Excellent and highly developed communication skills, capable of interacting with a range of stakeholders, producing effective written reports, and delivering presentations confidently, for a variety of audiences and purposes • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, managing conflicting priorities and meeting targets and deadlines • IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point), with preferably familiarity with project planning software (Visio will be the PM platform) Desirable • Experience in running large-scale access or Widening Participation projects 172366 Project Manager JD 4 • Awareness and understanding of the issues that affect recruitment, especially of non-traditional entrants, particularly at postgraduate level Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office The post is located in the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office, which is based at the University Offices, Wellington Square. The Office is part of the Academic Administration Division (AAD), one of the largest units within the University Administration and Services. Oxford has over 11,000 graduate students, representing over 50% of the student population. Almost two thirds of our graduate students are from outside the UK, and are drawn from some 140 countries worldwide, demonstrating the highly international character and global reach of Oxford. The effectiveness of our admissions procedures and the attractiveness of the funding packages which we are able to offer applicants are of key importance in the recruitment of the ablest graduate students at national and international level. Success in this area is crucial to maintaining the pre-eminent global position of the University and its colleges, in a fiercely competitive international arena. A particular benefit for all graduate students at Oxford is that they are a member not only of their department or faculty (which provides their academic teaching and supervision), but of one of Oxford’s 38 colleges and 6 permanent private halls. The colleges provide a multidisciplinary intellectual life, along with facilities such as accommodation, meals, sporting and other social activities, and undergraduate and graduate bursaries and scholarships. 172366 Project Manager JD 5 The Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office responds to the challenges of the strategic priorities within the University’s 2018 Strategic Plan (www.ox.ac.uk/strategicplan), supporting the planned increase of postgraduate students and working to ensure that students from all backgrounds with outstanding academic potential and the ability to benefit from an Oxford education are applying and being admitted. The Graduate Admissions and Recruitment Office comprises a committed and lively team of 20 colleagues whose busy, enjoyable and wide-ranging work covers the following main areas: - developing and co-ordinating Oxford’s processes for recruiting and admitting all our graduate students, supporting the work of the University’s departments, faculties and colleges; advancing a communications and marketing strategy to enable the recruitment of the highest calibre graduate students to Oxford; facilitating the receipt and processing of over 40,000 applications for graduate study per year, including handling applicants’ enquiries; developing and implementing initiatives and interventions to support access and widening participation at graduate level. For more information please visit www.graduate.ox.ac.uk. Academic Administration Division (AAD) The Academic Administration Division (AAD) is the University’s group of services focused on students and learning. We provide support and information that students need to thrive in their academic and personal lives, and encourage the professional and educational development of our staff. We operate in close collaboration with colleagues in central, divisional, departmental, and college administration, as well as with academic staff and students. The AAD’s work supports the student career from pre-admission through to graduation and beyond, and promotes the development of coherent systems and services across Oxford to underpin this. We focus on: Student recruitment: Attracting the best undergraduate and postgraduate students through outreach and admissions, and advising students through the admissions process. Student services: Offering high-quality services to students once they arrive at Oxford, including counselling and disability services, sports, language courses, a careers service, and fees and funding. Student administration: Managing the University’s student data, registration, examinations, and degree ceremonies, advising on visas and immigration; and developing our student systems. Educational policy: Helping to develop and implement educational policies, upholding legislation, and providing quality assurance. We also support academic and professional staff and the wider Oxford community through our language, sport, and professional and educational development services. The AAD comprises: the Careers Service, Education Policy Support, Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, the Language Centre, the Oxford Learning Institute, Fees and Funding, Student Registry, Student Systems, Student Welfare and Support Services, Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, and University Sport. They are supported by two professional support functions: AAD Administration and AAD Communications. 172366 Project Manager JD 6 How to apply Applications are made through our e-recruitment system and you will find all the information you need about how to apply on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). Candidates invited to interview will be asked to create a short presentation for delivery at interview. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Help and support is available from: https://hrsystems.admin.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support If you require any further assistance please email recruitment.support@admin.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our e-recruitment system to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 172366 Project Manager JD 7 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for all academic posts and some academicrelated posts. The University has adopted an EJRA of 30 September before the 69 th birthday for all academic and academic-related staff in posts at grade 8 and above. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra For existing employees, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at grades 1–7 have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 172366 Project Manager JD 8 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. 172366 Project Manager JD 9 """^^ . . "comment" . "tiene sede en"@es . "Format"@en . "site principal"@fr . "application/rdf+xml" . . . _:Nf7782b37d6f84e7192f7e7ac97ab61e0 "OX1 2JD" . . . "locality"@en . . . "OpenStreetMap feature identifier" . "Agent" . 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This is a pivotal role with responsibilities for the development and delivery of innovative and ground-breaking access and widening participation strategies and initiatives in graduate study. As this is an emerging area of interest for the collegiate University, this is an exciting time to be involved in these projects. **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 annual leave • A comprehensive range of childcare services • Family leave schemes • Cycle loan scheme • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working, with a balance of about 3 days in the office. **About the Role** The post-holder will be responsible for two key workstreams. The first will be the expert management and delivery of our Close the Gap project, partly funded by the Office for Students and Research England and run jointly with the University of Cambridge. The project aims to improve access to postgraduate research for ethnically minoritised students, and to propose and test alternatives for the selection of research students. The post holder will also line-manage the Project Communications Officer (Grade 7), and oversee the internal and external communications strategy and plan for the project. The project is in its third year and will run until December 2025. The second workstream will be Oxford-specific, and will include the development and management of some of Oxford’s initiatives in graduate access and widening participation, ensuring alignment with the Close the Gap project where appropriate. The post-holder will also play a critical role in establishing and delivering a Graduate Recruitment and Access Strategy and action plan, supporting the vision and aims of the collegiate University in this area. **About You** This would be an excellent opportunity for candidates who have a genuine interest in, and commitment to, access and widening participation work, and who can demonstrate excellent organisational skills with day-to-day project management experience on large or multi-stakeholder projects. We will also expect the post-holder to have experience in shaping and delivering strategies and new activity, as well as engaging and influencing stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of agreed initiatives. Outstanding interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work proactively and collaboratively with a range of colleagues in different teams. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is **12 noon on Thursday 2 May 2024**. Interviews will take place on Monday 20 May and Wednesday 22 May 2024 and will be face to face. """ . . _:N4fb6a483c4bb4e2587fbbeec269e950c "OX1 2JD" . "page" . . _:N4fb6a483c4bb4e2587fbbeec269e950c . _:N66779a3ecf6d43a3a91840b7b7b31c6b . . . . . "depiction" . . . . "Subject"@en . . . . "ha sede"@it . . "false"^^ . "primary Site"@en . . . . . . "extended address"@en . . . . "OxPoints"@en . "Unit price specification"@en . . .