Head of Schools and University Engagement
Applications for this vacancy closed on 26 July 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
**Do you have the experience, skills and dynamism to be the next Ashmolean
Head of Schools & University Engagement? We love to hear from you!**
The Head of Schools & University Engagement is a key leadership role in the
Audiences & Content Directorate, that leads on the strategic development and
delivery of engagement and programming (online and onsite) for learners in
formal education, for educators and for the Collegiate University of our
Oxford community.
The postholder will increase our reach and reputation within the schools’
community in Oxfordshire and across the UK, providing a variety of programmes
and resources for schools that are ambitious, innovative and meet their
everchanging needs. The postholder will also increase the visibility of our
collegiate University in the Ashmolean and that of the Ashmolean in our
Collegiate University.
You will develop and implement a data-driven approach to school and university
engagement programmes, and revenue generation with greater focus on audience
insight. You will review all formal learning projects and programmes to ensure
they are optimised for our audience needs and motivation, in line with
audience development plan and income –generating targets. You will ensure that
our collegiate University is visible in the Ashmolean and that the Ashmolean
is visible in the collegiate University.
This is a permanent, full time post, working 37.5 hours per week. You will be
based in the office during term times, with the possibility to work from home
1-2 days per week during school holidays.
**About You**
You will have experience of developing and delivering formal learning (pre-
schoolers to sixth form) and university engagement (including students and
University and College employees).
You will have sound knowledge of current pedagogical and museological,
thinking & best practise within the cultural sector.
You will have demonstrable experience of management, including strategic
planning and reporting, project management skills and experience, budget
management and reporting and line management, mentoring or coaching of staff
and freelancers.
You will be proactive, collaborative, self-motivated and solutions-focused
with the ability to respond creatively, and with humour, to challenges and to
lead through change.
**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 of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV (max 2 sides of A4) and a supporting
statement (max 2 sides of A4)** as part of your online application. Your
supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection
criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Gina Koutsika, Director of Audiences & Content who
can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (through Carmen Denia
carmen.denia@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by **12:00 midday Friday 26 July 2024** can
be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 9 August 2024
via Teams.
**Do you have the experience, skills and dynamism to be the next Ashmolean
Head of Schools & University Engagement? We love to hear from you!**
The Head of Schools & University Engagement is a key leadership role in the
Audiences & Content Directorate, that leads on the strategic development and
delivery of engagement and programming (online and onsite) for learners in
formal education, for educators and for the Collegiate University of our
Oxford community.
The postholder will increase our reach and reputation within the schools’
community in Oxfordshire and across the UK, providing a variety of programmes
and resources for schools that are ambitious, innovative and meet their
everchanging needs. The postholder will also increase the visibility of our
collegiate University in the Ashmolean and that of the Ashmolean in our
Collegiate University.
You will develop and implement a data-driven approach to school and university
engagement programmes, and revenue generation with greater focus on audience
insight. You will review all formal learning projects and programmes to ensure
they are optimised for our audience needs and motivation, in line with
audience development plan and income –generating targets. You will ensure that
our collegiate University is visible in the Ashmolean and that the Ashmolean
is visible in the collegiate University.
This is a permanent, full time post, working 37.5 hours per week. You will be
based in the office during term times, with the possibility to work from home
1-2 days per week during school holidays.
**About You**
You will have experience of developing and delivering formal learning (pre-
schoolers to sixth form) and university engagement (including students and
University and College employees).
You will have sound knowledge of current pedagogical and museological,
thinking & best practise within the cultural sector.
You will have demonstrable experience of management, including strategic
planning and reporting, project management skills and experience, budget
management and reporting and line management, mentoring or coaching of staff
and freelancers.
You will be proactive, collaborative, self-motivated and solutions-focused
with the ability to respond creatively, and with humour, to challenges and to
lead through change.
**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 of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV (max 2 sides of A4) and a supporting
statement (max 2 sides of A4)** as part of your online application. Your
supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection
criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one.
CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Gina Koutsika, Director of Audiences & Content who
can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role (through Carmen Denia
carmen.denia@ashmus.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by **12:00 midday Friday 26 July 2024** can
be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 9 August 2024
via Teams.
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About the role Do you have the experience, skills and dynamism to be the next Ashmolean Head of Schools & University Engagement? We love to hear from you! The Head of Schools & University Engagement is a key leadership role in the Audiences & Content Directorate, that leads on the strategic development and delivery of engagement and programming (online and onsite) for learners in formal education, for educators and for the Collegiate University of our Oxford community. The postholder will increase our reach and reputation within the schools’ community in Oxfordshire and across the UK, providing a variety ... **About the role**
**Do you have the experience, skills and dynamism to be the next Ashmolean Head of Schools & University Engagement? We love to hear from you!** The Head of Schools & University Engagement is a key leadership role in the Audiences & Content Directorate, that leads on the strategic development and delivery of engagement and programming (online and onsite) for learners in formal education, for educators and for the Collegiate University of our Oxford community. The postholder will increase our reach and reputation within the schools’ community in Oxfordshire and across the UK, providing a variety of programmes ... |
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