Head of Outreach
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<p></p><div>Are you a Head of Outreach passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About Us</strong> </div><br>
<div>Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence.  </div><br>
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<div>The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach department (UAO) provides a stimulating and challenging working environment. Our work is varied and can be broadly divided into four areas: the admissions process and policy development, student recruitment, course information and guidance, and access and widening participation.</div><br>
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<div><strong>What We Offer</strong>  </div><br>
<div>Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:  </div><br>
<div>•       38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.  </div><br>
<div>•       One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.  </div><br>
<div>•       A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.  </div><br>
<div>•       An excellent contributory pension scheme.  </div><br>
<div>•       Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.  </div><br>
<div>•       Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. </div><br>
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<div>The UAO department operates a hybrid working environment. The regularity of office and working from home days will be discussed as part of the interview process, with the expectation that 2-3 days per week will be in the office.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About the Role</strong>  </div><br>
<div>The Head of Outreach post will join an existing UAO outreach community, who design, develop, deliver and review outreach programmes and events to fulfil the University’s ambitions to widen access to Oxford. This role will lead a newly formed team in the delivery of outreach events that are tied to the University of Oxford’s Access and Participation Plan (APP), including and not limited to Oxplore Home of Big Questions www.oxplore.org, Oxplore Teach www.oxplore.ox.ac.uk, the Oxplore Festivals and Oxplore Communities. The UAO has an existing Outreach Delivery team, delivering other UAO programmes highlighted in Oxford’s APP and student recruitment activity. It is essential that the Head of Outreach leads their team to be collaborative and supports the department’s outreach work, as a whole.</div><br>
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<div>This is a highly operational and logistical based role that leads the delivery of outreach programme activity which can be either face-to-face or digital or a blended approach, as well as relevant grant-giving activity. The role will enable the effective delivery of outreach programmes that meet specified aims, objectives and outcomes, and are delivered within agreed business cases, resources, budgets and timeframes.</div><br>
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<div><strong>About You </strong></div><br>
<div>•       Extensive experience of delivering events (in-person and online) within the field of widening access and recruitment in higher education</div><br>
<div>•       Strong leader and experience in the management of a team</div><br>
<div>•       Highly organised with an ability to manage priorities and workloads</div><br>
<div>•       Adept at conveying information (verbally and in written form) and applying a personable and diplomatic approach to communications</div><br>
<div>•       Experience of setting and managing a budget(s) and reviewing and understanding expenditure reports</div><br>
<div>•       Have an analytical and methodical approach to investigating problems and resolving issues. </div><br>
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<div><strong>Sponsorship and Right To Work</strong>  </div><br>
<div>This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa.  </div><br>
<div>Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.  </div><br>
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<div><strong>Application Process</strong>  </div><br>
<div>To apply, please upload:  </div><br>
<div>•       A covering letter/supporting statement  </div><br>
<div>•       Your CV  </div><br>
<div>•       The details of two referees  </div><br>
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<div>The closing date for applications is <strong>12 noon on Wednesday 28th May</strong><strong>.</strong>   </div><br>
<div>Interviews will take place between <strong>Thursday 12th to Friday 13th June</strong> and will be held <strong>face-to-face.</strong></div>
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Are you a Head of Outreach passionate about people, talent, and workplace culture? Join our dynamic Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution. About Us Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. The Undergraduate Admissions and ... Are you a Head of Outreach passionate about people, talent, and workplace
culture? Join our dynamic Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach team at the University of Oxford and help attract, support, and develop top talent in our world-leading institution. **About Us** Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. The Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach department (UAO) provides ... |
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