Graduate Access and Widening Participation Officer

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**



This 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.





We are seeking a committed and experienced full-time Graduate Access and
Widening Participation Officer within the Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
Office. This is an exciting new role in a fast-evolving area with
responsibility for the planning, coordination and delivery of the UNIQ+
research internships programme.





**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.





**About the Role**



We are looking for an engaged and committed individual to join the Graduate
Admissions and Recruitment Office on a full-time basis for a five-year fixed-
term post. This is a pivotal new role with particular responsibility for the
planning and delivery of the UNIQ+ research internships programme, which will
grow in scale from 2026.





The post-holder will manage and co-ordinate work on graduate access,
recruitment and widening participation programmes (primarily UNIQ+) across the
collegiate University, liaising with a range of stakeholders. They will also
support the development and delivery of a revised format of UNIQ+ from 2026.
As well as the existing residential programme, this may expand to include
initiatives such as different formats for different subject areas, further
online content, mentoring, and other initiatives throughout the year.





**About You**



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience organising events
and managing projects with excellent administrative, planning and organisation
skills to work in an emerging and growing area of interest for the collegiate
University. This is an exciting time to be involved in these initiatives, and
there will be opportunity for the post-holder to contribute to shaping
strategies and new activity, in addition to developing and supporting existing
programmes.





**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 Friday 21 June 2024.





Interviews will take place during week commencing 8 July 2024 and will be face
to face.