Are you an experienced project manager and/or widening participation practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact? Join the University of Oxford to make a difference within a globally renowned institution. You’ll focus on developing and supporting the expanding area of postgraduate access and widening participation, with particular responsibility for the delivery of the Graduate Student Access Strategy in the Social Sciences and Humanities divisions.
Title: Graduate Access and Widening Participation Manager
Locations: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD
Social Sciences Divisional Office: 6 Worcester Street, Oxford OX1 2BX
Humanities Divisional Office: Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG
Salary: £39,424 - £47,779 per annum Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
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 ten 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. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
Oxford has over 13,000 graduate students, representing more than 50% of the full-time 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.
This is a pivotal role that will shape, deliver and embed innovative and sector-leading graduate access and widening participation (WP) strategies and activities in departments and faculties. As graduate access is an emerging and growing area of interest for the collegiate University, this is an exciting time to be involved in these initiatives.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 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.
- 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.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
The post-holder will have a particular responsibility for Social Sciences (SSD) and Humanities (HUM) and will develop a detailed understanding and knowledge of graduate access and WP at subject level. They will work very closely with their divisional office and departments and/or faculties to help them to identify their local needs, shape strategies, embed graduate access and WP, and support the delivery of initiatives and strategic objectives.
About You
The post-holder will need to show great flexibility as this area of work is fast-changing. They will be a key player in driving and delivering change (both of processes and mindsets), and will therefore need to show strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as excellent project management, problem-solving and analytical skills. This would be an excellent opportunity for individuals who have experience of access, WP and diversity to drive forward real change for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in graduate study.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 7 September.
Interviews will take place on Monday 28 September and will be held face-to-face.
